Großenstein
Germany
Großenstein lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is August, with average highs of 23°C (74°F).
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 (26°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’s warmer here than in 65% of places in Germany.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 97%
- Wind
- 4 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 8 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1023 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:39 / 18:12
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Großenstein
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° | 8° | 12° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 19° | 13° | 7° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 3° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 1° | -1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 36 | 34 | 43 | 43 | 63 | 68 | 77 | 75 | 57 | 43 | 51 | 45 |
| Rain days | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 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 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 91 |
| Wind (km/h) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Go score | 4 | 9 | 15 | 34 | 55 | 64 | 71 | 72 | 60 | 39 | 8 | 3 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Großenstein, 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 | 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.
Großenstein: 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
1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.1 (1985).
How to get to Großenstein
Nearest airports
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz58 km
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt87 km
- KLVKarlovy Vary AirportKarlovy Vary93 km
- DRSDresden AirportDresden113 km
Distances
- Berlin199 km 3 h 27
- Hamburg331 km 5 h 44
- Munich310 km 5 h 23
- Köln368 km 6 h 23 · 1 h 07
- Frankfurt am Main263 km 4 h 34
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Hotels in Großenstein
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Großenstein
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Großenstein?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Großenstein is July–August.
What is the weather like in Großenstein in October?
In October, Großenstein averages a high of 13°C (56°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with 43 mm of rain on about 11 days.
What is the rainiest month in Großenstein?
June, with rain on about 15 days.
What is the nearest airport to Großenstein?
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), about 58 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 Großenstein in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Großenstein?
About 1,441.