i The best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (71°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (26°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 16 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
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Best time to visit Plaue
Average conditions per 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 | 2° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 17° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 0° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 54 | 50 | 58 | 54 | 67 | 60 | 89 | 71 | 59 | 50 | 62 | 64 |
| Rain days | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 5 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 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 | 73 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 88 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 9 | 28 | 50 | 59 | 68 | 70 | 54 | 34 | 4 | 1 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
What to do in Plaue, 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 | Fair | 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 | 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
- 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.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Plaue: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything 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
How to get to Plaue
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt23 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz117 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden127 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg143 km
Distances
- Berlin260 km 4 h 31
- Hamburg314 km 5 h 27
- Munich298 km 5 h 10
- Köln278 km 4 h 49
- Frankfurt am Main173 km 3 h 00
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Plaue?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Plaue is July–August.
What is the weather like in Plaue in October?
In October, Plaue averages a high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 50 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Plaue?
December, with rain on about 16 days.
What is the nearest airport to Plaue?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 23 km away.
What power plugs are used in Germany?
Plug types C, F, 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 Plaue in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Plaue?
About 1,995.