Katharinenberg
Germany
Katharinenberg is a village and a former municipality in the Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis district of Thuringia, Germany. Since 1 December 2011, it is part of the municipality Südeichsfeld.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 21°C (70°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (26°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 17 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
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Best time to visit Katharinenberg
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° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 17° | 11° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | -1° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 1° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 76 | 63 | 78 | 58 | 72 | 82 | 88 | 74 | 75 | 71 | 82 | 90 |
| Rain days | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.8 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16.1 | 14.6 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Humidity (%) | 93 | 86 | 79 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 49 | 57 | 66 | 67 | 51 | 31 | 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 Katharinenberg, 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 |
| 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
- 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.
Katharinenberg: 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 Katharinenberg
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt54 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden66 km
- PADPaderborn Lippstadt AirportBüren124 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz140 km
- HAJHannover AirportHannover148 km
Distances
- Berlin263 km 4 h 33
- Hamburg264 km 4 h 35
- Munich351 km 6 h 05 · 1 h 06
- Köln233 km 4 h 02
- Frankfurt am Main162 km 2 h 49
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Hotels in Katharinenberg
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Katharinenberg
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Katharinenberg?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Katharinenberg is July–August.
What is the weather like in Katharinenberg in October?
In October, Katharinenberg averages a high of 11°C (53°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 71 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Katharinenberg?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Katharinenberg?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 54 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 Katharinenberg in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Katharinenberg?
About 3,107.