Oberhof
Germany
Oberhof 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 19°C (65°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 19°C (65°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -5°C (24°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 18 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 3°
- Humidity
- 100%
- Wind
- 5 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 10 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1031 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:04 / 16:55
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Oberhof
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 | 0° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 4° | 1° |
| Average low | -5° | -5° | -2° | 1° | 5° | 8° | 10° | 10° | 7° | 4° | -1° | -3° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 105 | 97 | 106 | 81 | 90 | 89 | 114 | 93 | 99 | 91 | 113 | 128 |
| Rain days | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| 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 | 80 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 88 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Go score | 1 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 38 | 47 | 56 | 57 | 42 | 23 | 4 | 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 Oberhof, 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 | 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.
- 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.
Bathing water quality near Oberhof
Official EU rating of every monitored bathing site (2025 season), based on bacteria counts from regular samples over the last four summers.
Not classified 1
Nearest monitored sites
- 1 Luetsche Stausee · Lake Not classified 3.9 km
The rating covers water hygiene only, not waves, currents or jellyfish: the beach flag and lifeguards have the final word.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Großer Beerberg
highest point of Thuringian Forest, Germany
Großer Inselsberg
peak in the Thuringian Forest
Bachkirche Arnstadt
Protestant church in Germany
Church of Our Lady
church building in Arnstadt, Thuringia, Germany
Kickelhahn
mountain in Germany
St Bartholomew's Church
town church of Themar in Thuringia
Tobiashammer
museum in Germany
Kreuzkirche Suhl
church building in Suhl, Germany
Dolmar
mountain
Schauenburg
castle in Friedrichroda
Ehrenburg
castle in Thuringia, Germany
Großer Finsterberg
peak in the Thuringian Forest
Oberhof: 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 Oberhof
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt35 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden123 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz132 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg136 km
Distances
- Berlin274 km 4 h 45
- Hamburg320 km 5 h 33
- Munich292 km 5 h 04
- Köln267 km 4 h 37
- Frankfurt am Main159 km 2 h 45
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Hotels in Oberhof
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oberhof?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Oberhof is July–August.
What is the weather like in Oberhof in October?
In October, Oberhof averages a high of 9°C (49°F) and a low of 4°C (38°F), with 91 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Oberhof?
December, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Oberhof?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 35 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 Oberhof in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+1).
What is the population of Oberhof?
About 1,626.