i The best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (71°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -4°C (26°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.
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Best time to visit Schmalkalden
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 1° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -4° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 1° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 66 | 55 | 66 | 51 | 66 | 68 | 86 | 65 | 66 | 59 | 70 | 79 |
| Rain days | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| 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 (%) | 93 | 86 | 79 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 88 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 9 | 28 | 51 | 60 | 69 | 69 | 54 | 32 | 4 | 1 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Schmalkalden: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
i Altenstein Palace
schloss (palace) upon a rocky hill on the south-western slope of the Thuringian Forest
i Großer Beerberg
highest point of Thuringian Forest, Germany
i Großer Inselsberg
peak in the Thuringian Forest
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i Schloß Landsberg
German castle
i Tobiashammer
museum in Germany
i Kreuzkirche Suhl
church building in Suhl, Germany
i Diesburg
mountain
i Dolmar
mountain
i Schauenburg
castle in Friedrichroda
i Gebaberg
mountain
Schneeberg
mountain in Germany; GeoNames ID = 2840244
i Baier
mountain in Germany
Schmalkalden: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.892 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€2.10≈ $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 Schmalkalden
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt46 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden107 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg143 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz147 km
Distances
- Berlin287 km 4 h 58
- Hamburg316 km 5 h 29
- Munich299 km 5 h 11
- Köln247 km 4 h 16
- Frankfurt am Main142 km 2 h 27
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Hotels in Schmalkalden
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Schmalkalden?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Schmalkalden is July–August.
What is the weather like in Schmalkalden in October?
In October, Schmalkalden 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 Schmalkalden?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Schmalkalden?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 46 km away.
What power plugs are used in Germany?
Plug types C, F, 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 Schmalkalden most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Schmalkalden least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Schmalkalden without the crowds?
June: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Schmalkalden in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Schmalkalden?
About 19,553.