Month guide · Frankfurt · Germany
Frankfurt in April
What April is really like in Frankfurt: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Mild days and fresh green-sauce herbs return to the menus; Easter brings busier weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Frankfurt: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (11°C (52°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:19
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Mild, changeable weather, the spring funfair and the return of fresh herbs for green sauce.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Spring Dippemess funfair (usually until April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Citywide
Ebbelwei-Express tram
A colourfully painted historic tram runs a loop through the city and Sachsenhausen at weekends and holidays, serving apple wine (or juice) and pretzels on board.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Food
- History
Neighbourhood · Höchst
Höchst old town
Walk from the station down to the riverfront and the castle square, then along the Main.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
Gallery · Altstadt
Schirn Kunsthalle
Between the cathedral and the Römerberg, the Schirn has no permanent collection but hosts major temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, from retrospectives to themed shows.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
Religious site · Altstadt
Frankfurt Cathedral
The tower climb has around 300 steps and is open in fair weather; check at the entrance.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 4°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Frankfurt?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September and December are better overall. Compare every month.
Frankfurt in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Frankfurt?
It is a shoulder-season month. Mild days and fresh green-sauce herbs return to the menus; Easter brings busier weekends.
+How warm is Frankfurt in April?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Frankfurt in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.