Altenfeld
Germany
Altenfeld is a village and a former municipality in the district Ilm-Kreis, in Thuringia, Germany. Since 1 January 2019, it is part of the town Großbreitenbach.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–February).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 20°C (68°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -4°C (25°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 18 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 5°
- Humidity
- 80%
- Wind
- 10 km/h E
- Gusts
- 21 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 2 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:46 / 18:14
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Altenfeld
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 1° | 2° | 5° | 10° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 5° | 2° |
| Average low | -4° | -4° | -1° | 2° | 6° | 9° | 11° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 0° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 92 | 80 | 89 | 73 | 79 | 85 | 103 | 85 | 85 | 81 | 97 | 111 |
| Rain days | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 5 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 10 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 16.4 | 16 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 86 | 80 | 74 | 72 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 78 | 82 | 88 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Go score | 1 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 44 | 53 | 62 | 63 | 49 | 29 | 4 | 1 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Altenfeld, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Skiing | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Skiing — Only with ski resorts within 40 km. Good: daytime highs at resort altitude at or below freezing.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Altenfeld: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Altenfeld travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Altenfeld lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August (Skiing: December–February). The warmest month is July, with average highs of 20°C (68°F).
Read the travel guide on Wikivoyage (in German)
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Altenfeld: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.891 EUR
- Languages
- German
- Calling code
- +49
- Meal, casual restaurant€16.00≈ $18.00
- Cappuccino€3.80≈ $4.30
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.70≈ $6.30
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.70≈ $1.90
- Taxi, 5 km€12.00≈ $13.00
- Public transport ticket€2.10≈ $2.40
- Mid-range hotel, per night€125≈ $145
Estimated from Germany’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 81% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
3 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.4 (1989).
How to get to Altenfeld
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt46 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg119 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz130 km
- KLVKarlovy Vary AirportKarlovy Vary144 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden145 km
Distances
- Berlin276 km 4 h 47
- Hamburg339 km 5 h 52
- Munich274 km 4 h 44
- Köln285 km 4 h 57
- Frankfurt am Main169 km 2 h 56
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Hotels in Altenfeld
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Altenfeld
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Altenfeld?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Altenfeld is July–August (Skiing: December–February).
What is the weather like in Altenfeld in October?
In October, Altenfeld averages a high of 11°C (51°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 81 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Altenfeld?
December, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Altenfeld?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 46 km away.
What power plugs are used in Germany?
Plug types C, F, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Germany?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Germany?
112.
Is Germany safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Altenfeld most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Altenfeld least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
What time zone is Altenfeld in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Altenfeld?
About 1,116.