Geography of Frankfurt Airport
Geography of Frankfurt Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Frankfurt Airport
Rhine River is 47 mi to the west, Luxembourg is 112 mi to the west, Lake Constance is 173 mi to the south and Zurich Airport is 178 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 50°2′16.4″N 8°33′43.9″E (50.0379, 8.5622)
Quick facts about Frankfurt Airport
Summary
Frankfurt Airport is an airport in Germany. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in Frankfurt Airport with overcast. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 51°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Frankfurt Airport is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.
The closest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 178 mi away. Nearby highlights include Rhine River, Lake Constance, Hoge Veluwe National Park and Neuschwanstein Castle.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is in line with the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Frankfurt Airport today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Frankfurt Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 31° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 36° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 38° | 1,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 62° | 44° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 70° | 51° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 59° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 61° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 81° | 61° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 71° | 55° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 48° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 48° | 39° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 35° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Frankfurt Airport?
Frankfurt Airport is an airport in Germany. Its coordinates are 50.0379, 8.5622. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Frankfurt Airport right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 83% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Frankfurt Airport?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Frankfurt Airport, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Frankfurt Airport in?
Frankfurt Airport observes Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:46 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Frankfurt Airport?
The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 178 mi away, Munich Airport (MUC), 186 mi away and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 227 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Frankfurt Airport?
Popular options include Rhine River, Lake Constance, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Neuschwanstein Castle, Lake Lucerne and Zugspitze.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 8:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
