Finsterbergen
Germany
Finsterbergen 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).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (26°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 17 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 8 km/h S
- Gusts
- 18 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1009 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (max today)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:50 / 18:13
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Finsterbergen
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° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 17° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 1° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 56 | 49 | 60 | 48 | 64 | 64 | 85 | 67 | 60 | 51 | 62 | 67 |
| Rain days | 14 | 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 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16.1 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 93 | 86 | 79 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 10 | 29 | 51 | 60 | 69 | 70 | 54 | 33 | 5 | 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 Finsterbergen, 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 | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| 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
- 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.
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 Beerberg
highest point of Thuringian Forest, Germany
Großer Inselsberg
peak in the Thuringian Forest
Sankt Georg (Eisenach)
church
Church of Our Lady
church building in Arnstadt, Thuringia, Germany
Lutherhaus Eisenach
Museum and historic domicile of Martin Luther in Thuringia, Germany
Tobiashammer
museum in Germany
Dolmar
mountain
Reuterhaus Eisenach
museum
Margarethenkirche
church
Finsterbergen: 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
How to get to Finsterbergen
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt31 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden106 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz132 km
Distances
- Berlin270 km 4 h 41
- Hamburg305 km 5 h 17
- Munich308 km 5 h 21
- Köln256 km 4 h 26
- Frankfurt am Main157 km 2 h 43
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Hotels in Finsterbergen
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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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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Finsterbergen?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Finsterbergen is July–August.
What is the weather like in Finsterbergen in October?
In October, Finsterbergen averages a high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 5°C (40°F), with 51 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Finsterbergen?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Finsterbergen?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 31 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 Finsterbergen in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Finsterbergen?
About 1,426.