Eisenach 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 23°C (73°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 23°C (73°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -2°C (28°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 17 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 45% of places in Germany.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 6°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 2 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 6 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1010 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:52 / 18:14
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Eisenach
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 | 3° | 4° | 8° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 18° | 13° | 7° | 4° |
| Average low | -2° | -2° | 1° | 3° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 2° | 0° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 58 | 48 | 59 | 49 | 65 | 69 | 80 | 62 | 60 | 55 | 63 | 70 |
| Rain days | 15 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| 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 (%) | 93 | 86 | 79 | 72 | 70 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 55 | 65 | 70 | 71 | 58 | 36 | 7 | 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 Eisenach, 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 |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | 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.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Eisenach: 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
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Wartburg
castle in Eisenach, Germany
Bach House
museum in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany
Altenstein Palace
schloss (palace) upon a rocky hill on the south-western slope of the Thuringian Forest
Großer Inselsberg
peak in the Thuringian Forest
Sankt Georg (Eisenach)
church
Lutherhaus Eisenach
Museum and historic domicile of Martin Luther in Thuringia, Germany
Burg Creuzburg
castle in Creuzburg, Thuringia, Germany
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German Bratwurst Museum
sausage-themed amusement park and museum in Thuringia, Germany
Reuterhaus Eisenach
museum
Schauenburg
castle in Friedrichroda
Hornungskuppe
mountain
Burg Hermannstein
castle
Eisenach: 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 ≈ 0.892 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 Eisenach
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt45 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden81 km
- PADPaderborn Lippstadt AirportBüren137 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz142 km
Distances
- Berlin274 km 4 h 45
- Hamburg287 km 4 h 58
- Munich329 km 5 h 42
- Köln236 km 4 h 05
- Frankfurt am Main150 km 2 h 36
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Hotels in Eisenach
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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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 Eisenach
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Eisenach?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Eisenach is July–August.
What is the weather like in Eisenach in October?
In October, Eisenach averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 5°C (42°F), with 55 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Eisenach?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Eisenach?
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.
When is Eisenach most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Eisenach least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Eisenach without the crowds?
June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Eisenach in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Eisenach?
About 40,747.