Frankfurt weather in January
January in Frankfurt: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Frankfurt · #498 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 47/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Frankfurt climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 71 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.9 cm / 3.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Frankfurt in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Frankfurt?
- January in Frankfurt: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Frankfurt on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
- What is the weather like in Frankfurt in January?
- In January, Frankfurt averages a daily high of 5.1°C and a low of 0.7°C, with about 71.3 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Frankfurt in January?
- Frankfurt has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
- Does it snow in Frankfurt in January?
- Frankfurt sees roughly 7.9 cm of snowfall in January.