Sonneberg
Germany
Sonneberg 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 23°C (73°F).
The best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–February).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 23°C (73°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -3°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.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 19% of places in Germany.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 71%
- Wind
- 17 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 36 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 85%
- Pressure
- 1027 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:43 / 18:15
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Sonneberg
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° | 12° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 22° | 18° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 8° | 4° | 1° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 77 | 63 | 72 | 62 | 69 | 85 | 90 | 75 | 70 | 72 | 80 | 94 |
| Rain days | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 5 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 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 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Go score | 1 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 53 | 63 | 70 | 71 | 56 | 35 | 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 Sonneberg, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
Sonneberg: 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
Festivals and events around Sonneberg
Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.
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
Radspitze
mountain in Germany
Apelsberg
mountain
Muppberg
mountain in Northern Bavaria, Germany
Rauhhügel
mountain
Burg Lauenstein
cultural heritage monument D-4-76-152-32 (0) in Ludwigsstadt, Bavaria
Großer Farmdenkopf
mountain in Thuringia, Germany
Hettstädt
German mountain
Sauhügel
mountain in Germany
Wetzstein
mountain in Franconian Forest, Germany
Bleßberg
mountain
Sonneberg: 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
3 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.4 (1989).
How to get to Sonneberg
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt70 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg96 km
- KLVKarlovy Vary AirportKarlovy Vary125 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz139 km
Distances
- Berlin286 km 4 h 58
- Hamburg364 km 6 h 19 · 1 h 07
- Munich249 km 4 h 19
- Köln305 km 5 h 17
- Frankfurt am Main179 km 3 h 06
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Hotels in Sonneberg
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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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 Sonneberg?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Sonneberg is July–August (Skiing: December–February).
What is the weather like in Sonneberg in October?
In October, Sonneberg averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 72 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Sonneberg?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Sonneberg?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 70 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 Sonneberg most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Sonneberg least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Sonneberg without the crowds?
June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Sonneberg in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Sonneberg?
About 23,908.