Schalkau
Germany
Schalkau lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August (Skiing: December–February). The warmest month is July, with average highs of 22°C (71°F).
The best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–February).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (71°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -4°C (25°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 17 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 8°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 11 km/h N
- Gusts
- 21 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1023 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:59 / 16:58
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Schalkau
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° | 3° | 7° | 12° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 17° | 12° | 5° | 2° |
| Average low | -4° | -4° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 1° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 61 | 50 | 59 | 54 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 70 | 62 | 59 | 66 | 75 |
| Rain days | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 6.4 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.5 | 10 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.4 | 16.4 | 16 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 86 | 79 | 73 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 87 | 91 |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| Go score | 1 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 52 | 61 | 69 | 70 | 54 | 33 | 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 Schalkau, 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.
Schloss Rosenau
castle near the town of Rödental, Bavaria, Germany
Morizkirche
cultural heritage monument D-4-63-000-238 (0) in Coburg, Bavaria
Apelsberg
mountain
Muppberg
mountain in Northern Bavaria, Germany
Rauhhügel
mountain
Simmersberg
mountain in Germany
Großer Farmdenkopf
mountain in Thuringia, Germany
Hettstädt
German mountain
Sauhügel
mountain in Germany
Bleßberg
mountain
Eselsberg
mountain in the Thuringian Highlands
Fellberg
mountain
Schalkau: 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 ≈ 0.897 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
3 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.4 (1989).
How to get to Schalkau
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt65 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg100 km
- KLVKarlovy Vary AirportKarlovy Vary137 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz143 km
Distances
- Berlin289 km 5 h 01
- Hamburg358 km 6 h 12 · 1 h 07
- Munich254 km 4 h 25
- Köln292 km 5 h 04
- Frankfurt am Main168 km 2 h 55
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Hotels in Schalkau
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Schalkau?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Schalkau is July–August (Skiing: December–February).
What is the weather like in Schalkau in October?
In October, Schalkau averages a high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 59 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Schalkau?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Schalkau?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 65 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 Schalkau in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+1).
What is the population of Schalkau?
About 3,367.