Frankfurt weather in December

December in Frankfurt: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Frankfurt · #494 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 49/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Frankfurt climate normals — December

Daytime high6°C / 43°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)3°C / 37°F
Rainfall80 mm / 3.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point2°C / 35°F
Sunshine2.5 h/day
Daylight8.1 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall4.4 cm / 1.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)39🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Frankfurt in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Frankfurt?
December in Frankfurt: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Frankfurt on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
What is the weather like in Frankfurt in December?
In December, Frankfurt averages a daily high of 6.2°C and a low of 1.8°C, with about 80.2 mm of rain over roughly 14.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Frankfurt in December?
Frankfurt has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in December.
Does it snow in Frankfurt in December?
Frankfurt sees roughly 4.4 cm of snowfall in December.

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