Apolda i
Town · Thuringia

Apolda

Germany

Now
20°
Local time
05:31 PM
Population
24.8K
Elevation
171 m
Best time to go
Jun–Aug
Go score 72/100
Main airport
ERF
39 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Europe/Berlin
At a glance

The best months to visit are June–August.

August is the hottest month, with highs around 24°C (76°F).

January is the coldest month, with lows around -2°C (28°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 is warmer than 95% of places in Germany.

Weather

16-day forecast

Apolda weather forecast
20°
Overcast
Feels like
19°
Humidity
53%
Wind
8 km/h SW
Gusts
17 km/h
Cloud cover
100%
Pressure
1020 hPa
UV index
3
Sunrise / Sunset
07:38 / 18:19

Next 48 hours

20° 16 16° 19 13° 22 11° 01 13° 04 12° 07 12° 10 60% 11° 13 85% 11° 16 74% 10° 19 43% 9° 22 22% 8° 01 7° 04 7° 07 7° 10 21% 9° 13 20%
Today
Oct 16
Fog
20°7°
0% 8 S
Tomorrow
Oct 17
Light rain
13°9°
86% 4.1 mm 11 NW
Sun
Oct 18
Light rain
10°7°
22% 10 NE
Mon
Oct 19
Overcast
11°6°
4% 16 E
Tue
Oct 20
Fog
11°6°
4% 9 E
Wed
Oct 21
Fog
12°6°
27% 5 N
Thu
Oct 22
Light rain
14°9°
18% 0.6 mm 15 W
Fri
Oct 23
Fog
16°3°
4% 13 S
Sat
Oct 24
Overcast
16°8°
16% 15 S
Sun
Oct 25
Overcast
12°7°
14% 9 SE
Mon
Oct 26
Overcast
14°9°
11% 15 S
Tue
Oct 27
Drizzle
14°9°
20% 5.7 mm 21 S
Wed
Oct 28
Light drizzle
11°8°
16% 5.1 mm 30 W
Thu
Oct 29
Drizzle
10°5°
11% 6.0 mm 29 SW
Fri
Oct 30
Light drizzle
9°5°
14% 1.2 mm 30 W
Sat
Oct 31
Overcast
13°7°
0% 19 N
European AQI29Fair
PM2.57.9
PM1010.6
NO₂3.7
O₃78
Pollen
Alder 0Birch 0Grass 0Mugwort 0Olive 0Ragweed 0
Climate

Best time to visit Apolda

Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJune–August
-5°4°13°21°30° 050100 mm Jan · 34 mmFeb · 35 mmMar · 45 mmApr · 45 mmMay · 62 mmJun · 60 mmJul · 70 mmAug · 63 mmSep · 47 mmOct · 40 mmNov · 48 mmDec · 45 mm 3°5°9°13°19°21°24°24°20°14°8°5° -2°-2°1°3°7°11°12°12°9°5°1°-1° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high3°5°9°13°19°21°24°24°20°14°8°5°
Average low-2°-2°1°3°7°11°12°12°9°5°1°-1°
Rainfall (mm)343545456260706347404845
Rain days9911111515151412101211
Sunshine per day (h)1.42.63.65.26.776.96.653.51.61.1
Daylight (h)8.49.911.713.815.516.516.114.512.510.68.87.9
Humidity (%)928678727071707278838892
Wind (km/h)151313121111111011131414
Go score491938596771726443113

The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.

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Activities

What to do in Apolda, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

What to do in Apolda, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorFairPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairPoorPoor
Hiking PoorPoorFairFairPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairPoor
Photography & sunsets PoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoorPoor

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.
Tourist density

Apolda: tourist crowds by month

How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.

Tourist density
Low
Busiest months
July–August
Quietest months
January–February
Sweet spot
May–June and September
Good weather, fewer crowds
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy ★ Sweet spot

Festivals and events around Apolda

Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Apolda
Practical

Apolda: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.

Power plugs
CF
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Euro

EUR · €

1 USD ≈ 0.892 EUR

Languages
German
Calling code
+49
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Aug 11, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • 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.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
07:38
Sunset
18:19
Daylight today
10.6 h
Local time in Apolda
Earthquake history

1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M5.1 (1985).

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How to get to Apolda

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Apolda

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

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Wildlife around here

The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Apolda?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Apolda is June–August.

What is the weather like in Apolda in October?

In October, Apolda averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with 40 mm of rain on about 10 days.

What is the rainiest month in Apolda?

June, with rain on about 15 days.

What is the nearest airport to Apolda?

Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 39 km away.

What power plugs are used in Germany?

Plug types C, F, 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 Apolda most crowded?

The busiest months are July–August.

When is Apolda least crowded?

The quietest months are January–February.

When is the best time to visit Apolda without the crowds?

May–June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.

What time zone is Apolda in?

Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).

What is the population of Apolda?

About 24,793.