Month guide · Frankfurt · Germany
Frankfurt in February
What February is really like in Frankfurt: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Taken May 2005 by Popie ( de:Benutzer:Popie ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Still wintry; trade fairs such as Ambiente can make hotels expensive in some weeks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Frankfurt: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (4°C (39°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:36
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:43
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
Winter (December–February). The Römerberg Christmas market in December, then cold, quiet weeks good for museums.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 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 February
- Carnival parades in Frankfurt and nearby Mainz (February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Sachsenhausen
Liebieghaus Sculpture Collection
In a 19th-century villa on the Museumsufer, five thousand years of sculpture run from Egyptian and Greek works to medieval wooden saints and Baroque pieces.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Museum · Innenstadt
Jewish Museum Frankfurt
Visit the Museum Judengasse and the adjacent Börneplatz memorial wall on the same day.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
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
Landmark · Altstadt
Römerberg and the Römer
Come early in the morning for photographs before tour groups arrive, and look into the Kaisersaal if it is open.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near -1°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Frankfurt?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 February a good time to visit Frankfurt?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still wintry; trade fairs such as Ambiente can make hotels expensive in some weeks.
+How warm is Frankfurt in February?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Frankfurt in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.