Benshausen
Germany
Benshausen lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is July, with average highs of 22°C (71°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (71°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -4°C (25°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 17 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 2°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 4 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 11 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1033 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:07 / 16:54
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Benshausen
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° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 12° | 5° | 2° |
| Average low | -4° | -4° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 0° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 64 | 55 | 64 | 53 | 66 | 66 | 88 | 68 | 65 | 57 | 69 | 76 |
| Rain days | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 5 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 10 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 86 | 79 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 77 | 82 | 88 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 9 | 28 | 50 | 60 | 69 | 68 | 54 | 32 | 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 Benshausen, 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 | 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
- 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.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Benshausen: 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 ≈ 0.895 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€2.20≈ $2.40
- Mid-range hotel, per night€130≈ $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 Benshausen
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt45 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden120 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg132 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz143 km
Distances
- Berlin285 km 4 h 57
- Hamburg326 km 5 h 39
- Munich288 km 4 h 59
- Köln258 km 4 h 29
- Frankfurt am Main148 km 2 h 34
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Hotels in Benshausen
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.
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Climate in Benshausen
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Benshausen?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Benshausen is July–August.
What is the weather like in Benshausen in October?
In October, Benshausen averages a high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F), with 57 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Benshausen?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Benshausen?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 45 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 Benshausen in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+1).
What is the population of Benshausen?
About 2,736.