Ruhla 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 (70°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 21°C (70°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (27°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 17 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 6°
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 17 km/h E
- Gusts
- 35 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1025 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:47 / 18:20
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Ruhla
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° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 17° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -2° | -3° | 0° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 1° | -1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 84 | 75 | 87 | 63 | 78 | 79 | 99 | 76 | 85 | 76 | 92 | 102 |
| Rain days | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 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 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 93 | 86 | 79 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 9 | 28 | 49 | 59 | 67 | 68 | 53 | 33 | 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 Ruhla, 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.
Ruhla: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Ruhla: 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 Ruhla
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt43 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden90 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz143 km
- PADPaderborn Lippstadt AirportBüren146 km
Distances
- Berlin277 km 4 h 48
- Hamburg297 km 5 h 08
- Munich319 km 5 h 31
- Köln239 km 4 h 09
- Frankfurt am Main147 km 2 h 33
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Hotels in Ruhla
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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 Ruhla?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ruhla is July–August.
What is the weather like in Ruhla in October?
In October, Ruhla averages a high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 5°C (42°F), with 76 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Ruhla?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Ruhla?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 43 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.
When is Ruhla most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Ruhla least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Ruhla without the crowds?
June: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Ruhla in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Ruhla?
About 6,757.