Rottenbach i
Village · Thuringia

Rottenbach

Germany

Now
10°
Local time
02:05 PM
Population
2K
Elevation
280 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 71/100
Main airport
ERF
35 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Europe/Berlin
At a glance

Rottenbach lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August (Skiing: December–February). The warmest month is August, with average highs of 22°C (72°F).

The best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–February).

August 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.

July is the sunniest month, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.

In October, it’s warmer here than in 19% of places in Germany.

Weather

16-day forecast

Rottenbach weather forecast
10°
Light rain
Feels like
8°
Humidity
92%
Wind
10 km/h NW
Gusts
23 km/h
Cloud cover
100%
Pressure
1022 hPa
UV index
0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
07:41 / 18:19

Next 48 hours

10° 14 94% 10° 17 94% 9° 20 78% 9° 23 45% 8° 02 41% 8° 05 24% 8° 08 9° 11 10° 14 11° 17 11° 20 11° 23 8° 02 8° 05 7° 08 7° 11
Today
Oct 17
Light rain
12°9°
98% 2.5 mm 12 NW
Tomorrow
Oct 18
Rain showers
11°8°
42% 0.7 mm 11 NE
Mon
Oct 19
Fog
11°4°
0% 13 E
Tue
Oct 20
Fog
9°0°
4% 10 E
Wed
Oct 21
Light rain
11°4°
50% 1.5 mm 4 SE
Thu
Oct 22
Light rain
12°7°
45% 2.4 mm 14 SW
Fri
Oct 23
Overcast
13°2°
18% 14 S
Sat
Oct 24
Light rain
11°6°
18% 1.2 mm 22 SW
Sun
Oct 25
Dense drizzle
10°6°
29% 13 mm 29 SW
Mon
Oct 26
Overcast
12°8°
26% 24 SW
Tue
Oct 27
Overcast
15°7°
10% 20 S
Wed
Oct 28
Drizzle
15°11°
13% 3.3 mm 20 S
Thu
Oct 29
Drizzle
11°5°
20% 3.9 mm 21 W
Fri
Oct 30
Mainly clear
11°2°
16% 9 E
Sat
Oct 31
Overcast
10°0°
10% 10 NE
Sun
Nov 1
Overcast
11°2°
0% 14 E
European AQI17Good
PM2.51.9
PM102.4
NO₂3.7
O₃50
Pollen
Alder 0Birch 0Grass 0Mugwort 0Olive 0Ragweed 0

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Rottenbach

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–August (Skiing: December–February)
-10°-1°8°16°25° 050100 mm Jan · 48 mmFeb · 44 mmMar · 56 mmApr · 53 mmMay · 72 mmJun · 66 mmJul · 86 mmAug · 71 mmSep · 59 mmOct · 52 mmNov · 64 mmDec · 61 mm 2°3°7°12°17°20°22°22°18°12°6°3° -3°-3°0°2°7°10°12°11°8°4°1°-2° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high2°3°7°12°17°20°22°22°18°12°6°3°
Average low-3°-3°0°2°7°10°12°11°8°4°1°-2°
Rainfall (mm)484456537266867159526461
Rain days121114131515151513121515
Sunshine per day (h)1.42.63.65.26.66.86.96.553.51.61.2
Daylight (h)8.41011.713.715.516.516.114.512.510.68.98
Humidity (%)928679727071717278828892
Wind (km/h)141313121110101011121314
Go score38113052617071563552

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

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Updated: About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Rottenbach, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

What to do in Rottenbach, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Hiking PoorPoorFairFairPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairPoorPoor
Skiing FairFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFair
Photography & sunsets PoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoorPoor

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.

Festivals and events around Rottenbach

Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Rottenbach
Practical

Rottenbach: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
CF
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Euro

EUR · €

1 USD ≈ 0.889 EUR

Languages
German
Calling code
+49
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Aug 11, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • 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.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
07:41
Sunset
18:19
Daylight today
10.6 h
Local time in Rottenbach
Earthquake history

3 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M5.4 (1989).

Map

How to get to Rottenbach

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Rottenbach

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

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Wildlife around here

The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rottenbach?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Rottenbach is July–August (Skiing: December–February).

What is the weather like in Rottenbach in October?

In October, Rottenbach averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 52 mm of rain on about 12 days.

What is the rainiest month in Rottenbach?

June, with rain on about 15 days.

What is the nearest airport to Rottenbach?

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 Rottenbach in?

Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).

What is the population of Rottenbach?

About 2,036.