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Frankfurt in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Frankfurt in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Frankfurt in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +39°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 45 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to 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
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +59°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +45°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°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
55 mm45 mm40 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%83%78%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
225
Cloudy days
11129
Rainy days
131110
Snowy days
564

January often has better weather than 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 55 mm to 45 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

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 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 increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 5 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 48% 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 10 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 15 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 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 January in Frankfurt based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.

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
☀️
+59°F
2 January
☀️
+56°F
3 January
🌫️
+49°F
4 January
🌧️
+51°F
5 January
🌧️
+54°F
6 January
☁️
+54°F
7 January
☁️
+52°F
8 January
🌧️
+51°F
9 January
🌧️
+48°F
10 January
☀️
+46°F
11 January
🌧️
+51°F
12 January
🌧️
+51°F
13 January
🌧️
+51°F
14 January
🌧️
+51°F
15 January
🌧️
+51°F
16 January
🌧️
+45°F
17 January
☀️
+42°F
18 January
☀️
+38°F
19 January
☁️
+37°F
20 January
🌫️
+37°F
21 January
☀️
+35°F
22 January
☁️
+37°F
23 January
☁️
+40°F
24 January
☁️
+37°F
25 January
☁️
+36°F
26 January
☁️
+32°F
27 January
☁️
+39°F
28 January
☁️
+37°F
29 January
☁️
+35°F
30 January
🌧️
+45°F
31 January
☁️
+43°F
In January 2023 Frankfurt had 6 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 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 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, 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.