Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Frankfurt
Germany's financial capital, with a skyline of skyscrapers standing beside a carefully rebuilt medieval old town. It's a smaller, faster city to see than Berlin or Munich, making it a practical stop for a short layover-length visit.
Best time to visit: May to September for warm, comfortable sightseeing weather.
Local tip: Try apfelwein (apple wine) at a traditional Sachsenhausen tavern — it's a Frankfurt specialty rarely found elsewhere.
Getting around: The city centre is compact and walkable, with the old town, main shopping streets, and riverside museums all within easy reach of each other on foot.
Good to know: Frankfurt's old town (Altstadt) was almost entirely reconstructed after WWII — the half-timbered look is a careful modern recreation, not original medieval fabric.
What to plan your trip around
- Römerberg
The historic square at the heart of the old town, framed by reconstructed half-timbered houses.
- Frankfurt Cathedral
The Gothic church where Holy Roman Emperors were once elected and crowned.
- Museumsufer
A riverside row of museums covering everything from art to architecture and film.
- Main Tower
One of the few skyscraper observation decks in Europe open to the public, with views over the city and, on clear days, the surrounding hills.
Frankfurt weather by month
Frankfurt weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Frankfurt gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -1°C | 60 mm | 93% |
| February | 6°C | -2°C | 38 mm | 88% |
| March | 11°C | 1°C | 37 mm | 82% |
| April | 16°C | 4°C | 39 mm | 75% |
| May | 20°C | 8°C | 65 mm | 71% |
| June | 24°C | 13°C | 63 mm | 67% |
| July | 27°C | 15°C | 66 mm | 61% |
| August | 27°C | 15°C | 61 mm | 62% |
| September | 22°C | 11°C | 43 mm | 68% |
| October | 16°C | 6°C | 54 mm | 82% |
| November | 9°C | 2°C | 50 mm | 90% |
| December | 6°C | 0°C | 69 mm | 94% |
Frankfurt through the year
January · 4° / -1°C · 60 mm
- Short daylight hours mean Museumsufer is best seen around midday.
- Pack for frost — nights average -1°C in January.
April · 16° / 4°C · 39 mm
- Frankfurt is usually about 2°C warmer than Koblenz, 80 km away, in April.
- In Frankfurt, April is mid-spring.
July · 27° / 15°C · 66 mm
- Just 80 km apart, but Frankfurt runs about 2°C warmer than Koblenz this month.
- Only one month is warmer in Frankfurt than July.
October · 16° / 6°C · 54 mm
- Frankfurt is usually about 2°C warmer than Koblenz, 80 km away, in October.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 7°C lower by November.
The best time to visit Frankfurt is April, September and October, when average highs are 16–22°C and rainfall is around 45 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Frankfurt, season by season
December – February
Cold5° / -1°C · 56 mm
Cool to cold days. Fine for museums and city breaks, less so for the beach.
March – May
Good16° / 5°C · 47 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Good26° / 14°C · 63 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Frankfurt?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Frankfurt in April, September and October. Average highs are then 16–22°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Frankfurt?
- In April, Frankfurt averages 16°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 39 mm of rain and 65% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Frankfurt?
- August is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C.
- What is the coldest month in Frankfurt?
- January is the coldest month in Frankfurt: average highs of 4°C, dropping to -1°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Frankfurt?
- December is the wettest month in Frankfurt with about 69 mm of rain. The driest is March, with around 37 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Frankfurt?
- January is the least pleasant month in Frankfurt, with average highs of just 4°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Frankfurt?
- Yes. May sits just outside the best months for Frankfurt, with average highs of 20°C and about 65 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, it is a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Frankfurt before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Frankfurt from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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