Bad Blankenburg
Germany
Bad Blankenburg 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 23°C (73°F).
The best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–February).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 23°C (73°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (27°F).
The wettest month is June, with rain on about 15 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 50% of places in Germany.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 1°
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 6 km/h E
- Gusts
- 16 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Pressure
- 1021 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:46 / 18:12
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Bad Blankenburg
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° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 18° | 13° | 7° | 4° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 1° | -1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 42 | 38 | 50 | 51 | 71 | 65 | 81 | 67 | 54 | 47 | 57 | 53 |
| Rain days | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 10 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16.1 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 86 | 79 | 72 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 88 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Go score | 3 | 8 | 14 | 33 | 55 | 65 | 71 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 7 | 2 |
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 Bad Blankenburg, 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 | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | 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
- 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.
- 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.
Bad Blankenburg: 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
Festivals and events around Bad Blankenburg
Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Bad Blankenburg: 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
2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.4 (1989).
How to get to Bad Blankenburg
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt40 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz106 km
- KLVKarlovy Vary AirportKarlovy Vary128 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg132 km
Distances
- Berlin252 km 4 h 23
- Hamburg331 km 5 h 44
- Munich284 km 4 h 55
- Köln305 km 5 h 17
- Frankfurt am Main194 km 3 h 22
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Hotels in Bad Blankenburg
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Bad Blankenburg
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bad Blankenburg?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Bad Blankenburg is July–August (Skiing: December–February).
What is the weather like in Bad Blankenburg in October?
In October, Bad Blankenburg averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 5°C (40°F), with 47 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Bad Blankenburg?
June, with rain on about 15 days.
What is the nearest airport to Bad Blankenburg?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 40 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 Bad Blankenburg most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Bad Blankenburg least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Bad Blankenburg without the crowds?
June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Bad Blankenburg in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Bad Blankenburg?
About 7,625.