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Frankfurt in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Frankfurt in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Frankfurt, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Frankfurt in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
If you are thinking of traveling to Frankfurt in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +41°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Frankfurt;

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Frankfurt has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Frankfurt in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Frankfurt for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +54°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +46°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +50°F.

Is Frankfurt warm or cold in December?

Frankfurt is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Frankfurt, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Frankfurt in December

Frankfurt weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+48°F+41°F+39°F
Min. temperature
+16°F+5°F+1°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+64°F+59°F
Rainfall
54 mm55 mm45 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%85%83%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
121112
Rainy days
141311
Snowy days
256

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +48°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 54 mm to 55 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 85%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Frankfurt in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Frankfurt is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Frankfurt based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 94 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Frankfurt wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 72 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Frankfurt based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 8 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Frankfurt.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Frankfurt?

This is the weather in Frankfurt in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+35°F
2 December
☁️
+29°F
3 December
☀️
+32°F
4 December
☀️
+32°F
5 December
🌧️
+45°F
6 December
☁️
+39°F
7 December
🌫️
+37°F
8 December
🌫️
+38°F
9 December
🌫️
+47°F
10 December
☁️
+52°F
11 December
☁️
+54°F
12 December
🌫️
+48°F
13 December
☁️
+50°F
14 December
☁️
+47°F
15 December
☁️
+47°F
16 December
☁️
+48°F
17 December
🌫️
+44°F
18 December
🌫️
+39°F
19 December
☁️
+42°F
20 December
🌧️
+47°F
21 December
🌧️
+53°F
22 December
🌧️
+51°F
23 December
🌧️
+52°F
24 December
🌧️
+52°F
25 December
🌧️
+53°F
26 December
☁️
+54°F
27 December
☁️
+51°F
28 December
☁️
+52°F
29 December
☁️
+53°F
30 December
☁️
+54°F
31 December
☀️
+49°F
In December 2023 Frankfurt had 3 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +28°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 67%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Frankfurt climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Frankfurt in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+55°F) and the highest in 2022 (+64°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 429 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2306 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Frankfurt in December:

Is December a good time to visit Frankfurt?

There is never a bad time to go to Frankfurt, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Frankfurt and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Frankfurt in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Frankfurt rainy in December?

Frankfurt is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Frankfurt in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Frankfurt in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Frankfurt

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Frankfurt, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.