Altkirchen
Germany
Altkirchen lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is August, with average highs of 24°C (74°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 24°C (74°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (27°F).
The wettest month is June, with rain on about 15 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 7 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 82% of places in Germany.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 11 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 22 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1026 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:39 / 18:12
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Altkirchen
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 | 2° | 3° | 8° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 19° | 14° | 7° | 4° |
| Average low | -3° | -2° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 2° | -1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 35 | 37 | 47 | 35 | 63 | 60 | 90 | 77 | 61 | 43 | 57 | 44 |
| Rain days | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 11 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 7 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.8 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16.1 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Humidity (%) | 91 | 85 | 78 | 71 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 91 |
| Wind (km/h) | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Go score | 5 | 9 | 17 | 38 | 57 | 66 | 71 | 73 | 61 | 41 | 10 | 3 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Altkirchen, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| 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
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Altkirchen: 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 ≈ 0.889 EUR
- Languages
- German
- Calling code
- +49
- Meal, casual restaurant€16.00≈ $18.00
- Cappuccino€3.80≈ $4.30
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.60≈ $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
1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.1 (1985).
How to get to Altkirchen
Nearest airports
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz55 km
- KLVKarlovy Vary AirportKarlovy Vary90 km
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt97 km
- DRSDresden AirportDresden102 km
Distances
- Berlin191 km 3 h 19
- Hamburg332 km 5 h 46
- Munich316 km 5 h 29
- Köln378 km 6 h 33 · 1 h 08
- Frankfurt am Main275 km 4 h 46
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Hotels in Altkirchen
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Altkirchen
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Altkirchen?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Altkirchen is July–August.
What is the weather like in Altkirchen in October?
In October, Altkirchen averages a high of 14°C (56°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with 43 mm of rain on about 11 days.
What is the rainiest month in Altkirchen?
June, with rain on about 15 days.
What is the nearest airport to Altkirchen?
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), about 55 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.
What time zone is Altkirchen in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Altkirchen?
About 1,168.