What May feels like in Frankfurt
In Frankfurt, May brings late spring. Afternoons are mild and comfortable for most people in light layers. Once the sun goes down the air changes: nights are cool. The air is fairly humid, though at these temperatures it rarely feels oppressive.
Rain in Frankfurt in May
Expect a mix of dry and wet days, with rain about one day in 3. Each rainy day adds about 6.6 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. The yearly figure is similar, around 5.4 mm per wet day. May is Frankfurt's wettest month of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in May
Mid-month, Frankfurt gets 15 h 23 min of daylight, from sunrise near 5:40 am to sunset near 9:03 pm. The days are stretching out — 1 h 40 min more daylight than mid-April. About 72% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, there are plenty of bright spells.
How May compares to the rest of the year
In Frankfurt's temperature order, May sits as the 5th warmest month. Afternoons run 3.8°C (6.8°F) warmer than in April, with 28 mm more rain. Temperatures keep climbing into June. June averages a high of 23.6°C (74.5°F).
Who May suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — good conditions for sitting outside.
Tips for visiting Frankfurt in May
Versatile Layers
Mornings and evenings are cooler than midday, so dress in layers.
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light waterproof jacket.
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Frankfurt in May?
Expect around 19.4°C (66.9°F) in the afternoon and 9.8°C (49.6°F) at night, which most visitors would call mild.
Does it rain a lot in Frankfurt in May?
Quite a lot — 73 mm spread over about 11 days.
What should I wear in Frankfurt in May?
Based on the averages: versatile layers, rain protection and sunglasses. Bring something extra for the cooler evenings.
Is May or June better for visiting Frankfurt?
On our 12-month climate ranking, June comes out ahead (#6 of 12 vs #7). June is warmer.