Planning a trip to Frankfurt in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 69 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
69 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Frankfurt has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Frankfurt in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Frankfurt for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +39°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +70°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +79°F.
Is Frankfurt warm or cold in May?
Frankfurt is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Frankfurt:
Climate in Frankfurt in May
Frankfurt weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+59°F
+68°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
+21°F
+32°F
+41°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+91°F
+102°F
Rainfall
63 mm
69 mm
64 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
66%
67%
66%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
7
7
6
Cloudy days
6
5
6
Rainy days
15
15
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +59°F to +68°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 63 mm to 69 mm.Humidity rises from 66% to 67%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Frankfurt in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 May, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Frankfurt based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 54 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Frankfurt, here is a comparison with other months, 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.
How was the weather last May in Frankfurt?
This is the weather in Frankfurt in May 2023:
1 May
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+66°F
2 May
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+63°F
3 May
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+65°F
4 May
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+73°F
5 May
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+76°F
6 May
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+71°F
7 May
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+74°F
8 May
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+66°F
9 May
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+69°F
10 May
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+64°F
11 May
🌧️
+58°F
12 May
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+64°F
13 May
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+68°F
14 May
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+69°F
15 May
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+68°F
16 May
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+59°F
17 May
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+61°F
18 May
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+65°F
19 May
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+68°F
20 May
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+68°F
21 May
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+80°F
22 May
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+83°F
23 May
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+66°F
24 May
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+61°F
25 May
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+70°F
26 May
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+71°F
27 May
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+75°F
28 May
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+79°F
29 May
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+77°F
30 May
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+73°F
31 May
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+79°F
In May 2023 Frankfurt had 28 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Frankfurt climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Frankfurt in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Frankfurt?
May is a really good time to go to Frankfurt. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Frankfurt.
Can you sunbathe in Frankfurt in May?
May has mild temperatures in Frankfurt. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Frankfurt rainy in May?
Frankfurt is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Frankfurt in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Frankfurt in May, 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.
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.
