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Frankfurt in August
What August 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
August is one of the best months to visit Frankfurt. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. Warm and relaxed as many locals travel; the big museum festival closes the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Frankfurt: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with July (26°C (79°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:45
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm to hot days, riverbank festivals and evenings in tavern gardens; occasional thunderstorms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 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 August
- Mainfest on the Römerberg and riverbank (usually early August)
- Museumsuferfest — museums, music and food along the river (usually last weekend of August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Viewpoint · Innenstadt
Main Tower observation deck
The Main Tower is the only skyscraper in Frankfurt with a public viewing platform, an open-air terrace about 200 metres up with a 360-degree view over the skyline, the river and the Taunus hills.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Iconic
- Couples
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Sachsenhausen
Museumsufer and Eiserner Steg
Walk the riverbank paths on both sides as a loop; on Saturdays a flea market sets up along the Museumsufer in some weeks.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 14°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Frankfurt?
One of the best months to visit Frankfurt, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May–July, September and December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Frankfurt?
It is one of the best months to visit Frankfurt. Warm and relaxed as many locals travel; the big museum festival closes the month.
+How warm is Frankfurt in August?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Frankfurt in August?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.