Monthly climate guide
Frankfurt weather in January
Expect cold weather in Frankfurt in January: afternoons reach about 4°C (40°F), while nights drop to around -1°C (29°F). Around 60 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Short daylight hours mean Museumsufer is best seen around midday.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -1°C, and frost is common.
- January brings mid-winter to Frankfurt.
January is typically Frankfurt's coolest month.
Avg high
4°C
40°F
Avg low
-1°C
29°F
Rainfall
60 mm
some rain
Humidity
93%
relative
Sky
83%
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 January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January 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 January
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Frankfurt in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Frankfurt?
January is cool in Frankfurt, with highs around 4°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Frankfurt in January?
Average highs are about 4°C (40°F) and average lows about -1°C (29°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Frankfurt in January?
Frankfurt typically gets around 60 mm of rain in January — some rain.
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.