Kranichfeld
Germany
Kranichfeld 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 22°C (72°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (72°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 27% of places in Germany.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 6°
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 3 km/h E
- Gusts
- 8 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1009 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:47 / 18:10
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Kranichfeld
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° | 12° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 18° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 1° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 40 | 38 | 51 | 51 | 67 | 64 | 78 | 66 | 53 | 47 | 55 | 51 |
| Rain days | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16.1 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 86 | 79 | 72 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Go score | 3 | 8 | 12 | 30 | 52 | 61 | 70 | 72 | 56 | 36 | 6 | 2 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Kranichfeld, 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 | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | 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
- 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.
- 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.
Festivals and events around Kranichfeld
Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Kranichfeld: 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 ≈ 0.892 EUR
- Languages
- German
- Calling code
- +49
- Meal, casual restaurant€16.00≈ $18.00
- Cappuccino€3.80≈ $4.30
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.70≈ $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 Kranichfeld
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt22 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz96 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden141 km
- KLVKarlovy Vary AirportKarlovy Vary141 km
Distances
- Berlin240 km 4 h 10
- Hamburg311 km 5 h 23
- Munich303 km 5 h 15
- Köln298 km 5 h 10
- Frankfurt am Main196 km 3 h 24
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Hotels in Kranichfeld
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Kranichfeld
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kranichfeld?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Kranichfeld is July–August.
What is the weather like in Kranichfeld in October?
In October, Kranichfeld averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 5°C (40°F), with 47 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Kranichfeld?
June, with rain on about 15 days.
What is the nearest airport to Kranichfeld?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 22 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 Kranichfeld in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Kranichfeld?
About 3,779.