Geschwenda i
Village · Thuringia

Geschwenda

Germany

Now
7°
Local time
12:29 AM
Population
2.3K
Elevation
471 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 67/100
Main airport
ERF
29 km
Time zone
UTC+1
Europe/Berlin
At a glance

Geschwenda lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August (Skiing: December–February). The warmest month is July, with average highs of 21°C (70°F).

The best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–February).

July is the hottest month, with highs around 21°C (70°F).

February is the coldest month, with lows around -4°C (26°F).

The wettest month is December, with rain on about 18 days.

June is the sunniest month, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.

Weather

16-day forecast

Geschwenda weather forecast
7°
Partly cloudy
Feels like
5°
Humidity
96%
Wind
12 km/h SW
Gusts
27 km/h
Cloud cover
75%
Pressure
1019 hPa
UV index
0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
07:01 / 16:59

Next 48 hours

8° 00 9° 03 9° 06 55% 9° 09 54% 11° 12 27% 11° 15 8° 18 6° 21 5° 00 5° 03 4° 06 8° 09 12° 12 11° 15 7° 18 6° 21
Today
Oct 28
Light drizzle
11°5°
75% 0.4 mm 13 W
Tomorrow
Oct 29
Mainly clear
12°4°
0% 7 NW
Fri
Oct 30
Light drizzle
10°6°
8% 1.0 mm 9 NE
Sat
Oct 31
Overcast
7°6°
13% 10 NE
Sun
Nov 1
Light drizzle
8°5°
20% 0.7 mm 9 N
Mon
Nov 2
Light drizzle
7°5°
29% 2.4 mm 17 N
Tue
Nov 3
Light drizzle
7°2°
25% 1.0 mm 16 N
Wed
Nov 4
Light drizzle
7°3°
25% 1.2 mm 9 N
Thu
Nov 5
Overcast
6°3°
13% 5 NW
Fri
Nov 6
Light drizzle
7°4°
19% 3.0 mm 9 N
Sat
Nov 7
Overcast
4°-1°
14% 10 N
Sun
Nov 8
Overcast
5°-2°
17% 8 W
Mon
Nov 9
Light drizzle
5°1°
23% 3.2 mm 16 W
Tue
Nov 10
Light snow
4°1°
20% 2.8 mm 12 NE
Wed
Nov 11
Mainly clear
5°-2°
30% 6 S
Thu
Nov 12
Overcast
8°1°
0% 6 SW
European AQI24Fair
PM2.50.6
PM100.7
NO₂1.3
O₃67
Pollen
Alder 0Birch 0Grass 0Mugwort 0Olive 0Ragweed 0

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Geschwenda

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–August (Skiing: December–February)
-10°-1°8°16°25° 050100 mm Jan · 63 mmFeb · 58 mmMar · 67 mmApr · 57 mmMay · 72 mmJun · 62 mmJul · 96 mmAug · 75 mmSep · 64 mmOct · 56 mmNov · 69 mmDec · 75 mm 1°2°6°11°17°19°21°21°17°11°5°3° -3°-4°-1°2°6°10°11°11°8°4°0°-2° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high1°2°6°11°17°19°21°21°17°11°5°3°
Average low-3°-4°-1°2°6°10°11°11°8°4°0°-2°
Rainfall (mm)635867577262967564566975
Rain days161415141616151514131618
Sunshine per day (h)1.52.73.65.16.56.76.76.44.93.61.81.3
Daylight (h)8.49.911.713.715.516.516.114.512.510.68.98
Humidity (%)928680737173717278828892
Wind (km/h)161414131111111012131415
Go score1772548586667523241

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

Download climate data (CSV)

Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Geschwenda, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

What to do in Geschwenda, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Hiking PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairPoorPoor
Skiing FairFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFair
Photography & sunsets PoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoorPoorPoor

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.
Water quality

Bathing water quality near Geschwenda

Official EU rating of every monitored bathing site (2025 season), based on bacteria counts from regular samples over the last four summers.

1monitored sites within 10 km
2025Season

Not classified 1

Nearest monitored sites

4.8 km 2.4 km 1
  1. 1 Luetsche Stausee · Lake Not classified 4.8 km

The rating covers water hygiene only, not waves, currents or jellyfish: the beach flag and lifeguards have the final word.

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Geschwenda
Practical

Geschwenda: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
CF
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Euro

EUR · €

1 USD ≈ 0.897 EUR

Languages
German
Calling code
+49
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Aug 11, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • 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.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
07:01
Sunset
16:59
Daylight today
10.6 h
Local time in Geschwenda
Earthquake history

2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M5.4 (1989).

Map

How to get to Geschwenda

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Geschwenda

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Geschwenda
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Geschwenda?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Geschwenda is July–August (Skiing: December–February).

What is the weather like in Geschwenda in October?

In October, Geschwenda averages a high of 11°C (53°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 56 mm of rain on about 13 days.

What is the rainiest month in Geschwenda?

December, with rain on about 18 days.

What is the nearest airport to Geschwenda?

Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 29 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 Geschwenda in?

Europe/Berlin (UTC+1).

What is the population of Geschwenda?

About 2,255.