Rotterode
Germany
Rotterode lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is July, with average highs of 21°C (69°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 21°C (69°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -4°C (25°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 18 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 95%
- Wind
- 12 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 33 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1021 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:43 / 18:21
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Rotterode
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 | 1° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 16° | 11° | 5° | 2° |
| Average low | -4° | -4° | -1° | 2° | 6° | 9° | 11° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 0° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 79 | 70 | 81 | 60 | 75 | 74 | 97 | 75 | 79 | 70 | 85 | 95 |
| Rain days | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 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 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 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 | 24 | 46 | 56 | 64 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 4 | 1 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Rotterode, 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 |
| 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.
- 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.
Altenstein Palace
schloss (palace) upon a rocky hill on the south-western slope of the Thuringian Forest
Großer Beerberg
highest point of Thuringian Forest, Germany
Großer Inselsberg
peak in the Thuringian Forest
Kickelhahn
mountain in Germany
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Schloß Landsberg
German castle
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
Gebaberg
mountain
Großer Finsterberg
peak in the Thuringian Forest
Rotterode: 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 ≈ 0.889 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
2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.4 (1989).
How to get to Rotterode
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt41 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden113 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg140 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz141 km
Distances
- Berlin282 km 4 h 53
- Hamburg318 km 5 h 31
- Munich296 km 5 h 08
- Köln254 km 4 h 24
- Frankfurt am Main148 km 2 h 34
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Hotels in Rotterode
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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 Rotterode?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Rotterode is July–August.
What is the weather like in Rotterode in October?
In October, Rotterode averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F), with 70 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Rotterode?
December, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Rotterode?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 41 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 Rotterode in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Rotterode?
About 854.