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Sömmerda lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–August. The warmest month is August, with average highs of 24°C (76°F).
The best months to visit are June–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 24°C (76°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (27°F).
The wettest month is May, 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 93% of places in Germany.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 6 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 14 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1022 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:42 / 18:18
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Sömmerda
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 | 3° | 4° | 9° | 14° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 20° | 14° | 8° | 4° |
| Average low | -3° | -2° | 1° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 1° | -1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 29 | 27 | 36 | 37 | 58 | 54 | 66 | 52 | 40 | 33 | 40 | 36 |
| Rain days | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.8 | 7 | 7 | 6.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.8 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16.1 | 14.6 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 86 | 78 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Go score | 4 | 9 | 19 | 38 | 59 | 68 | 71 | 73 | 64 | 42 | 10 | 3 |
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 Sömmerda, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| 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
- 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.
Sömmerda: 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.
Buchenwald concentration camp
Nazi concentration camp in Thuringia (1937–1945)
Classical Weimar
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Weimar, Germany
Jewish-Medieval Heritage of Erfurt
medieval Jewish buildings in Erfurt, Germany
St. Peter und Paul
church in Weimar, Thuringia, Germany
Barbarossa Cave
cave
Bauhaus Museum, Weimar
museum in Weimar, Germany
Preacher's Church
church building in the Old Town of Erfurt, Germany
St. Augustine's Monastery
former church and monastery complex in Erfurt, Germany
Ägidienkirche (Erfurt)
church
Wittumspalais
building in Weimar, Germany
Schillerhaus Weimar
museum in Weimar, Germany
Andreaskirche (Erfurt)
church
Sömmerda: 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
1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.4 (1989).
How to get to Sömmerda
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt23 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz83 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden123 km
Distances
- Berlin219 km 3 h 48
- Hamburg277 km 4 h 48
- Munich338 km 5 h 51
- Köln292 km 5 h 04
- Frankfurt am Main207 km 3 h 35
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Hotels in Sömmerda
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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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 Sömmerda?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Sömmerda is June–August.
What is the weather like in Sömmerda in October?
In October, Sömmerda averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with 33 mm of rain on about 8 days.
What is the rainiest month in Sömmerda?
May, with rain on about 15 days.
What is the nearest airport to Sömmerda?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 23 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 Sömmerda most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Sömmerda least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Sömmerda without the crowds?
May–June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Sömmerda in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Sömmerda?
About 20,853.