Ilmenau
Germany
Ilmenau 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 (25°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.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 5°
- Humidity
- 99%
- Wind
- 10 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 21 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1023 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:42 / 18:19
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Ilmenau
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 | 1° | 2° | 6° | 11° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 17° | 11° | 5° | 3° |
| Average low | -4° | -4° | -1° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 0° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 61 | 56 | 64 | 57 | 72 | 65 | 93 | 75 | 65 | 56 | 70 | 73 |
| Rain days | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 5 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 10 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16.1 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 86 | 79 | 73 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 88 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 49 | 58 | 67 | 68 | 53 | 32 | 4 | 1 |
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 Ilmenau, 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 | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Skiing | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | 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.
- 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.
Ilmenau: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Ilmenau: 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 Ilmenau
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt33 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz123 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg132 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden134 km
Distances
- Berlin267 km 4 h 38
- Hamburg325 km 5 h 38
- Munich287 km 4 h 59
- Köln280 km 4 h 51
- Frankfurt am Main170 km 2 h 57
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Hotels in Ilmenau
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Ilmenau
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ilmenau?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ilmenau is July–August (Skiing: December–February).
What is the weather like in Ilmenau in October?
In October, Ilmenau 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 Ilmenau?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Ilmenau?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 33 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 Ilmenau most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Ilmenau least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Ilmenau without the crowds?
June: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Ilmenau in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Ilmenau?
About 38,834.