Schkölen i
Village · Thuringia

Schkölen

Germany

Now
5°
Local time
11:25 PM
Population
2.9K
Elevation
211 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 72/100
Main airport
LEJ
51 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Europe/Berlin
At a glance

Schkölen lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is August, with average highs of 24°C (74°F).

The best months to visit are July–August.

August is the hottest month, with highs around 24°C (74°F).

January is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (27°F).

The wettest month is June, with rain on about 15 days.

June is the sunniest month, with about 7 hours of sunshine a day.

In October, it’s warmer here than in 82% of places in Germany.

Weather

16-day forecast

Schkölen weather forecast
5°
Clear sky
Feels like
2°
Humidity
89%
Wind
13 km/h NE
Gusts
25 km/h
Cloud cover
3%
Pressure
1027 hPa
UV index
0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
07:42 / 18:12

Next 48 hours

6° 23 4° 02 3° 05 2° 08 7° 11 10° 14 11° 17 9° 20 9° 23 24% 9° 02 9° 05 9° 08 11° 11 45% 13° 14 39% 11° 17 76% 11° 20 90%
Today
Oct 19
Light drizzle
10°6°
0% 0.4 mm 16 NE
Tomorrow
Oct 20
Overcast
11°2°
24% 13 E
Wed
Oct 21
Drizzle
13°9°
90% 3.2 mm 20 S
Thu
Oct 22
Drizzle
11°8°
82% 7.5 mm 21 W
Fri
Oct 23
Light drizzle
13°7°
45% 0.8 mm 29 S
Sat
Oct 24
Light drizzle
11°7°
35% 1.3 mm 29 SW
Sun
Oct 25
Drizzle
10°6°
52% 5.7 mm 33 S
Mon
Oct 26
Overcast
11°5°
25% 24 SW
Tue
Oct 27
Overcast
11°3°
17% 14 S
Wed
Oct 28
Overcast
11°7°
18% 14 S
Thu
Oct 29
Overcast
13°5°
12% 8 N
Fri
Oct 30
Partly cloudy
10°4°
10% 14 E
Sat
Oct 31
Overcast
14°8°
14% 12 SE
Sun
Nov 1
Partly cloudy
13°6°
18% 10 SE
Mon
Nov 2
Partly cloudy
13°5°
25% 13 SE
Tue
Nov 3
Clear sky
8°3°
23% 6 E
European AQI39Fair
PM2.514.4
PM1019
NO₂4.6
O₃41
Pollen
Alder 0Birch 0Grass 0Mugwort 0Olive 0Ragweed 0

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Schkölen

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

Best time to goJuly–August
-5°4°13°21°30° 050100 mm Jan · 35 mmFeb · 36 mmMar · 46 mmApr · 43 mmMay · 62 mmJun · 65 mmJul · 75 mmAug · 67 mmSep · 50 mmOct · 40 mmNov · 49 mmDec · 47 mm 3°4°8°12°18°21°23°24°19°14°7°4° -3°-2°1°3°7°10°12°12°9°5°1°-1° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high3°4°8°12°18°21°23°24°19°14°7°4°
Average low-3°-2°1°3°7°10°12°12°9°5°1°-1°
Rainfall (mm)353646436265756750404947
Rain days9912111515151413101212
Sunshine per day (h)1.42.53.65.26.776.96.653.51.61.1
Daylight (h)8.49.911.713.815.516.516.114.512.510.68.87.9
Humidity (%)928678716971707278838892
Wind (km/h)151314121111111012131414
Go score491634566571726141103

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

Download climate data (CSV)

Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Schkölen, month by month

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

What to do in Schkölen, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairPoorPoor
Hiking PoorPoorFairFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairPoorPoor
Photography & sunsets PoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoorPoor

Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.

How each activity is rated
  • Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
  • 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.

Things to do in Schkölen
Practical

Schkölen: 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 ≈ 0.891 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)€5.70≈ $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
07:42
Sunset
18:12
Daylight today
10.6 h
Local time in Schkölen
Earthquake history

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

Strongest: M5.1 (1985).

Map

How to get to Schkölen

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Schkölen

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Schkölen
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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 Schkölen?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Schkölen is July–August.

What is the weather like in Schkölen in October?

In October, Schkölen averages a high of 14°C (56°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with 40 mm of rain on about 10 days.

What is the rainiest month in Schkölen?

June, with rain on about 15 days.

What is the nearest airport to Schkölen?

Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), about 51 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 Schkölen in?

Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).

What is the population of Schkölen?

About 2,909.