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Frankfurt weather in April

With highs near 16°C (61°F) and lows around 4°C (40°F), April feels mild in Frankfurt. Rainfall averages about 39 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than March and 4°C cooler than May.

What stands out in April

  • Frankfurt is usually about 2°C warmer than Koblenz, 80 km away, in April.
  • Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Frankfurt.
  • Temperatures are climbing — May is around 4°C warmer.
  • Good walking weather for combining Frankfurt Cathedral and Römerberg in one day.

Avg high

16°C

61°F

Avg low

4°C

40°F

Rainfall

39 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

75%

relative

Sky

65%

cloud · often cloudy

Frankfurt weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
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Average monthly climate in Frankfurt
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January4°C / 40°F-1°C / 29°F60 mm93%83%
February6°C / 42°F-2°C / 29°F38 mm88%77%
March11°C / 51°F1°C / 33°F37 mm82%68%
April16°C / 61°F4°C / 40°F39 mm75%65%
May20°C / 67°F8°C / 47°F65 mm71%70%
June24°C / 75°F13°C / 55°F63 mm67%71%
July27°C / 80°F15°C / 58°F66 mm61%68%
August27°C / 80°F15°C / 58°F61 mm62%67%
September22°C / 72°F11°C / 51°F43 mm68%65%
October16°C / 61°F6°C / 44°F54 mm82%73%
November9°C / 48°F2°C / 36°F50 mm90%80%
December6°C / 42°F0°C / 32°F69 mm94%84%

What to pack for April

  • A warm sweater or fleece for layering
  • A mid-weight jacket
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • A small travel umbrella, just in case
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is April a good time to visit Frankfurt?

Our Frankfurt guide recommends: May to September for warm, comfortable sightseeing weather.

Try apfelwein (apple wine) at a traditional Sachsenhausen tavern — it's a Frankfurt specialty rarely found elsewhere.

Best time to visit Frankfurt →

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Frankfurt in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Frankfurt?

Yes. April is one of the best months for Frankfurt, with highs around 16°C and about 39 mm of rain.

How warm is Frankfurt in April?

Average highs are about 16°C (61°F) and average lows about 4°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Frankfurt in April?

Frankfurt typically gets around 39 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.

When is the best time to visit Frankfurt?

May to September for warm, comfortable sightseeing weather.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Frankfurt (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.