🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Frankfurt 🇩🇪

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Frankfurt, Germany — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Frankfurt is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Amsterdam is drier, with roughly 55 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇩🇪 Frankfurt
Avg annual high14°C16°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)February (0°C low)
Rainy days / year152207
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, June, September

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇩🇪 Frankfurt

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (0°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Frankfurt warmer?

Frankfurt is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Frankfurt?

Frankfurt is rainier — Amsterdam sees about 55 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Frankfurt?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Frankfurt is best around May, June, September.

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