Mechterstädt
Germany
Mechterstädt is a village and a former municipality in the district of Gotha in Thuringia, Germany. Since 1 December 2011, it is part of the municipality Hörsel.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (72°F).
February 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 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 24% of places in Germany.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 7 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 13 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1032 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:06 / 16:56
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Mechterstädt
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° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 18° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 1° | -1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 51 | 43 | 54 | 44 | 60 | 63 | 81 | 62 | 56 | 47 | 57 | 61 |
| Rain days | 13 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| 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 (%) | 93 | 86 | 79 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 12 | 32 | 54 | 63 | 70 | 71 | 57 | 35 | 6 | 1 |
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 Mechterstädt, 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 | 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
- 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.
Mechterstädt: 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 ≈ 0.898 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€2.20≈ $2.40
- Mid-range hotel, per night€130≈ $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 Mechterstädt
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt31 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden95 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz130 km
Distances
- Berlin265 km 4 h 36
- Hamburg292 km 5 h 04
- Munich321 km 5 h 34
- Köln250 km 4 h 20
- Frankfurt am Main159 km 2 h 46
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Hotels in Mechterstädt
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mechterstädt?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Mechterstädt is July–August.
What is the weather like in Mechterstädt in October?
In October, Mechterstädt 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 Mechterstädt?
June, with rain on about 15 days.
What is the nearest airport to Mechterstädt?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 31 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 Mechterstädt in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+1).
What is the population of Mechterstädt?
About 1,154.