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i The best months to visit are July–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 23°C (74°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (27°F).
The wettest month is June, with rain on about 15 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 79% of places in Germany.
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i 16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 55%
- Wind
- 8 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 22 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- Pressure
- 1020 hPa
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:36 / 18:17
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Gera
Average conditions per 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 | 3° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 19° | 13° | 7° | 4° |
| Average low | -3° | -2° | 1° | 3° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 1° | -1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 32 | 31 | 40 | 43 | 61 | 69 | 72 | 69 | 50 | 39 | 46 | 42 |
| Rain days | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.8 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16.1 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 91 | 85 | 78 | 72 | 69 | 71 | 70 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 91 |
| Wind (km/h) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
| Go score | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 56 | 65 | 71 | 72 | 60 | 40 | 9 | 3 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
What to do in Gera, 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 | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | 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.
Gera: 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.
Gera: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything 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
1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.1 (1985).
How to get to Gera
Nearest airports
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz61 km
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt79 km
- KLVKarlovy Vary AirportKarlovy Vary96 km
- DRSDresden AirportDresden121 km
Distances
- Berlin204 km 3 h 33
- Hamburg329 km 5 h 42
- Munich307 km 5 h 19
- Köln360 km 6 h 14 · 1 h 07
- Frankfurt am Main255 km 4 h 25
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Hotels in Gera
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Climate in Gera
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gera?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Gera is July–August.
What is the weather like in Gera in October?
In October, Gera averages a high of 13°C (56°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with 39 mm of rain on about 10 days.
What is the rainiest month in Gera?
June, with rain on about 15 days.
What is the nearest airport to Gera?
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), about 61 km away.
What power plugs are used in Germany?
Plug types C, F, 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 Gera most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Gera least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Gera without the crowds?
June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Gera in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Gera?
About 104,659.