i The best months to visit are June–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 25°C (76°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -2°C (29°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.
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i 16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 52%
- Wind
- 5 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 14 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1020 hPa
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:38 / 18:19
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Jena
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 | 4° | 5° | 10° | 14° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 8° | 5° |
| Average low | -2° | -1° | 2° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 6° | 2° | 0° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 36 | 37 | 48 | 49 | 64 | 68 | 69 | 65 | 48 | 43 | 48 | 47 |
| Rain days | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 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 | 7.9 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 85 | 78 | 72 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Go score | 4 | 9 | 21 | 40 | 61 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 65 | 44 | 13 | 3 |
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 Jena, 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 | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| 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
- 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.
Jena: 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.
Jena: 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 Jena
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt44 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz71 km
- KLVKarlovy Vary AirportKarlovy Vary124 km
Distances
- Berlin217 km 3 h 46
- Hamburg311 km 5 h 24
- Munich310 km 5 h 23
- Köln325 km 5 h 38
- Frankfurt am Main224 km 3 h 53
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Hotels in Jena
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Jena
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jena?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Jena is June–August.
What is the weather like in Jena in October?
In October, Jena averages a high of 15°C (58°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with 43 mm of rain on about 11 days.
What is the rainiest month in Jena?
June, with rain on about 15 days.
What is the nearest airport to Jena?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 44 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 Jena most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Jena least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Jena without the crowds?
May–June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Jena in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Jena?
About 104,712.