Monthly climate guide
Frankfurt weather in December
Expect cold weather in Frankfurt in December: afternoons reach about 6°C (42°F), while nights drop to around 0°C (32°F). Around 69 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Only one month is cooler in Frankfurt than December.
- Seasonally, December counts as early winter in Frankfurt.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
6°C
42°F
Avg low
0°C
32°F
Rainfall
69 mm
some rain
Humidity
94%
relative
Sky
84%
cloud · often cloudy
Frankfurt weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 40°F | -1°C / 29°F | 60 mm | 93% | 83% |
| February | 6°C / 42°F | -2°C / 29°F | 38 mm | 88% | 77% |
| March | 11°C / 51°F | 1°C / 33°F | 37 mm | 82% | 68% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 4°C / 40°F | 39 mm | 75% | 65% |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 8°C / 47°F | 65 mm | 71% | 70% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 63 mm | 67% | 71% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 58°F | 66 mm | 61% | 68% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 58°F | 61 mm | 62% | 67% |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 51°F | 43 mm | 68% | 65% |
| October | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 44°F | 54 mm | 82% | 73% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 36°F | 50 mm | 90% | 80% |
| December | 6°C / 42°F | 0°C / 32°F | 69 mm | 94% | 84% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is December 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 →Other Germany cities in December
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Frankfurt in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Frankfurt?
December is cool in Frankfurt, with highs around 6°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Frankfurt in December?
Average highs are about 6°C (42°F) and average lows about 0°C (32°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Frankfurt in December?
Frankfurt typically gets around 69 mm of rain in December — some rain. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
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.