Bad Lobenstein i
Town · Thuringia

Bad Lobenstein

Germany

Now
4°
Local time
04:00 AM
Population
5.5K
Elevation
560 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 70/100
Main airport
ERF
76 km
Time zone
UTC+1
Europe/Berlin
At a glance

Bad Lobenstein lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August (Skiing: December–February). The warmest month is August, with average highs of 22°C (71°F).

The best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–February).

August is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (71°F).

February is the coldest month, with lows around -4°C (24°F).

The wettest month is December, with rain on about 17 days.

July is the sunniest month, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.

Weather

16-day forecast

Bad Lobenstein weather forecast
4°
Mainly clear
Feels like
-1°
Humidity
91%
Wind
20 km/h SW
Gusts
45 km/h
Cloud cover
45%
Pressure
1016 hPa
UV index
0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:53 / 16:59

Next 48 hours

4° 04 4° 07 6° 10 9° 13 9° 16 5° 19 4° 22 5° 01 5° 04 5° 07 10° 10 13° 13 12° 16 9° 19 8° 22 7° 01
Today
Oct 26
Overcast
9°4°
2% 23 SW
Tomorrow
Oct 27
Partly cloudy
13°5°
2% 16 S
Wed
Oct 28
Light drizzle
10°5°
33% 1.6 mm 14 W
Thu
Oct 29
Overcast
11°2°
8% 9 W
Fri
Oct 30
Light drizzle
9°5°
23% 1.4 mm 12 N
Sat
Oct 31
Light drizzle
8°4°
10% 12 N
Sun
Nov 1
Overcast
7°3°
7% 10 NE
Mon
Nov 2
Overcast
6°2°
19% 20 NE
Tue
Nov 3
Overcast
4°2°
21% 0.4 mm 16 NE
Wed
Nov 4
Overcast
4°0°
10% 14 NE
Thu
Nov 5
Light drizzle
3°-3°
6% 9 NE
Fri
Nov 6
Light snow
3°0°
8% 2.8 mm 20 NW
Sat
Nov 7
Snow
2°-2°
13% 8.0 mm 19 NW
Sun
Nov 8
Light snow
3°-4°
20% 0.6 mm 23 W
Mon
Nov 9
Overcast
6°0°
19% 10 W
Tue
Nov 10
Overcast
5°3°
17% 12 W
European AQI26Fair
PM2.53.1
PM105.9
NO₂1.5
O₃71
Pollen
Alder 0Birch 0Grass 0Mugwort 0Olive 0Ragweed 0

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Bad Lobenstein

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–August (Skiing: December–February)
-10°-1°8°16°25° 050100 mm Jan · 65 mmFeb · 55 mmMar · 64 mmApr · 58 mmMay · 68 mmJun · 86 mmJul · 91 mmAug · 77 mmSep · 64 mmOct · 64 mmNov · 71 mmDec · 82 mm 1°2°7°11°17°20°22°22°17°11°5°2° -4°-4°-1°1°6°9°11°10°7°3°0°-3° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high1°2°7°11°17°20°22°22°17°11°5°2°
Average low-4°-4°-1°1°6°9°11°10°7°3°0°-3°
Rainfall (mm)655564586886917764647182
Rain days161415151616151514121617
Sunshine per day (h)1.52.63.656.36.66.76.453.61.71.3
Daylight (h)8.51011.713.715.416.41614.512.510.68.98
Humidity (%)918579737172717378828791
Wind (km/h)161414131212111012131415
Go score2792650596870533241

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

Download climate data (CSV)

Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Bad Lobenstein, month by month

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

What to do in Bad Lobenstein, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Hiking PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairPoorPoor
Skiing FairFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFair
Photography & sunsets PoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoorPoor

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.
Tourist density

Bad Lobenstein: 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
June
Good weather, fewer crowds
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy ★ Sweet spot

Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices

Water quality

Bathing water quality near Bad Lobenstein

Official EU rating of every monitored bathing site (2025 season), based on bacteria counts from regular samples over the last four summers.

3monitored sites within 10 km
100%rated excellent
2025Season

Excellent 3

Very clean water: 100% of the sites here reach the top class.

Nearest monitored sites

9.6 km 4.8 km 123
  1. 1 Bleiloch Talsperre Saalburg · Lake Excellent 8 km
  2. 2 Bleiloch Talsperre Remptendorfer Bucht · Lake Excellent 8.7 km
  3. 3 Bleiloch Talsperre Kloster · Lake Excellent 9.6 km

The rating covers water hygiene only, not waves, currents or jellyfish: the beach flag and lifeguards have the final word.

Festivals and events around Bad Lobenstein

Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.

Landmarks nearby

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

Things to do in Bad Lobenstein
Practical

Bad Lobenstein: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

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

Euro

EUR · €

1 USD ≈ 0.893 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
06:53
Sunset
16:59
Daylight today
10.6 h
Local time in Bad Lobenstein
Earthquake history

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

Strongest: M5.1 (1985).

Map

How to get to Bad Lobenstein

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Bad Lobenstein

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bad Lobenstein?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Bad Lobenstein is July–August (Skiing: December–February).

What is the weather like in Bad Lobenstein in October?

In October, Bad Lobenstein averages a high of 11°C (53°F) and a low of 3°C (38°F), with 64 mm of rain on about 12 days.

What is the rainiest month in Bad Lobenstein?

December, with rain on about 17 days.

What is the nearest airport to Bad Lobenstein?

Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 76 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 Lobenstein most crowded?

The busiest months are July–August.

When is Bad Lobenstein least crowded?

The quietest months are January–February.

When is the best time to visit Bad Lobenstein without the crowds?

June: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.

What time zone is Bad Lobenstein in?

Europe/Berlin (UTC+1).

What is the population of Bad Lobenstein?

About 5,523.