Thuringia weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Thuringia, Germany. Like most weather services, we show Thuringia at one spot: Erfurt, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 8°C (46°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 93%
- Chance of rain
- 33%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Erfurt weather
Is it raining in Erfurt right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 8° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Erfurt this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 5–10° and lows of 0–7°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Erfurt lately?
In the past 7 days, Erfurt had 2 rainy days and 7.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Erfurt?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Thuringia weather by month
When is the best time to visit Thuringia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Thuringia is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in January to 25°C (77°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Thuringia?
July is the wettest month, with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 35 mm (1.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Thuringia?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 14°C (56°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F).
Does Thuringia have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 77 mm (3.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Erfurt), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Thuringia
Weather can differ a lot within Thuringia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erfurt | May–Sep | None | 2–25°C | 645 mm |
| Jena | May–Sep | None | 2–25°C | 646 mm |
| Gera | May–Sep | None | 2–25°C | 646 mm |
| Weimar | May–Sep | None | 2–25°C | 645 mm |
| Gotha | May–Sep | None | 1–24°C | 717 mm |
| Nordhausen | May–Sep | None | 1–23°C | 788 mm |
| Suhl | May–Sep | None | 1–24°C | 738 mm |
| Eisenach | May–Sep | None | 1–24°C | 717 mm |
| Ilmenau | May–Sep | None | 1–24°C | 738 mm |
| Altenburg | Apr–Sep | None | 2–25°C | 670 mm |
| Mühlhausen | May–Sep | None | 1–24°C | 717 mm |
| Saalfeld | May–Sep | None | 1–24°C | 735 mm |