i The best months to visit are July–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 23°C (73°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (26°F).
The wettest month is June, with rain on about 15 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 38% of places in Germany.
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i 16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 90%
- Wind
- 3 km/h W
- Gusts
- 10 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 97%
- Pressure
- 1019 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:43 / 18:20
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Gotha
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 | 2° | 3° | 8° | 12° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 18° | 13° | 7° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 1° | -1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 43 | 38 | 49 | 43 | 59 | 60 | 77 | 61 | 51 | 43 | 51 | 52 |
| Rain days | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 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 (%) | 92 | 86 | 79 | 72 | 70 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Go score | 3 | 8 | 13 | 33 | 55 | 64 | 71 | 72 | 58 | 36 | 7 | 2 |
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 Gotha, 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 | Fair | 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.
Gotha: 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.
Gotha: 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 Gotha
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt18 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden105 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz119 km
Distances
- Berlin256 km 4 h 26
- Hamburg293 km 5 h 05
- Munich319 km 5 h 32
- Köln263 km 4 h 33
- Frankfurt am Main170 km 2 h 57
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Hotels in Gotha
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 Gotha
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gotha?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Gotha is July–August.
What is the weather like in Gotha in October?
In October, Gotha averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 43 mm of rain on about 11 days.
What is the rainiest month in Gotha?
June, with rain on about 15 days.
What is the nearest airport to Gotha?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 18 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 Gotha most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Gotha least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Gotha without the crowds?
June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Gotha in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Gotha?
About 46,615.