i Friedrichroda
Germany
The best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 21°C (69°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.
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- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 72%
- Wind
- 13 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 30 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- Pressure
- 1020 hPa
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:42 / 18:23
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Best time to visit Friedrichroda
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 1° | 2° | 6° | 11° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 16° | 11° | 5° | 2° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 1° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 69 | 61 | 72 | 54 | 71 | 70 | 92 | 72 | 72 | 61 | 76 | 83 |
| Rain days | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 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 | 7 | 25 | 48 | 58 | 66 | 67 | 51 | 31 | 5 | 1 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
What to do in Friedrichroda, 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.
Friedrichroda: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
i Wartburg
castle in Eisenach, Germany
i Bach House
museum in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany
i Altenstein Palace
schloss (palace) upon a rocky hill on the south-western slope of the Thuringian Forest
i Großer Inselsberg
peak in the Thuringian Forest
i Sankt Georg (Eisenach)
church
i Lutherhaus Eisenach
Museum and historic domicile of Martin Luther in Thuringia, Germany
i Tobiashammer
museum in Germany
i Reuterhaus Eisenach
museum
i Margarethenkirche
church
i Schauenburg
castle in Friedrichroda
i Wachsenburg Castle
Castle in Thuringia, Germany
i Ehrenburg
castle in Thuringia, Germany
Friedrichroda: 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 ≈ 0.889 EUR
- Languages
- German
- Calling code
- +49
- Meal, casual restaurant€16.00≈ $18.00
- Cappuccino€3.80≈ $4.30
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.60≈ $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 Friedrichroda
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt31 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden103 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz132 km
Distances
- Berlin270 km 4 h 41
- Hamburg302 km 5 h 14
- Munich311 km 5 h 24
- Köln254 km 4 h 24
- Frankfurt am Main157 km 2 h 43
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Hotels in Friedrichroda
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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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Friedrichroda?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Friedrichroda is July–August.
What is the weather like in Friedrichroda in October?
In October, Friedrichroda averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 5°C (40°F), with 61 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Friedrichroda?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Friedrichroda?
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.
When is Friedrichroda most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Friedrichroda least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Friedrichroda without the crowds?
June: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Friedrichroda in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Friedrichroda?
About 7,352.