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Frankfurt in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Frankfurt in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Frankfurt in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Frankfurt in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +39°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 45 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Frankfurt;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
45 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Frankfurt has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Frankfurt in January

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

The temperature in January is +43°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +54°F during the day and a minimum of +28°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 43% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +43°F.

Is Frankfurt warm or cold in January?

Frankfurt is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +41°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +34°F to +32°F.

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

January is the coldest month in Frankfurt, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Frankfurt in January

Frankfurt weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+41°F+39°F+43°F
Min. temperature
+5°F+1°F-2°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+59°F+66°F
Rainfall
54 mm45 mm43 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%83%78%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
235
Cloudy days
202117
Rainy days
765
Snowy days
211

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +41°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 54 mm to 45 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 83%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Frankfurt based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 70 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Frankfurt wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 71 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Frankfurt based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 6 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Frankfurt.

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

How was the weather last January in Frankfurt?

This is the weather in Frankfurt in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+54°F
2 January
☀️
+54°F
3 January
🌧️
+53°F
4 January
🌧️
+51°F
5 January
☁️
+43°F
6 January
☀️
+43°F
7 January
🌧️
+37°F
8 January
🌧️
+41°F
9 January
🌧️
+44°F
10 January
☀️
+45°F
11 January
☁️
+42°F
12 January
☁️
+42°F
13 January
☁️
+36°F
14 January
🌫️
+40°F
15 January
☁️
+39°F
16 January
☁️
+39°F
17 January
☁️
+45°F
18 January
☁️
+46°F
19 January
🌧️
+41°F
20 January
☁️
+42°F
21 January
☀️
+41°F
22 January
☁️
+44°F
23 January
☁️
+44°F
24 January
☁️
+43°F
25 January
☁️
+42°F
26 January
☁️
+36°F
27 January
☁️
+39°F
28 January
☀️
+46°F
29 January
☁️
+47°F
30 January
☁️
+49°F
31 January
🌧️
+43°F
In January 2023 Frankfurt had 5 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+33°F) and the highest in 2007 (+51°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 111 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Frankfurt in January:

Is January a good time to visit Frankfurt?

It’s always a good time to visit Frankfurt, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Frankfurt in January?

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

Is Frankfurt rainy in January?

Frankfurt is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Frankfurt in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Frankfurt in January, 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, 2022.

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.