Steinbach
Germany
Steinbach is a village and former municipality in the Wartburgkreis district of Thuringia, Germany. Since 31 December 2012, it is part of Bad Liebenstein.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (72°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.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 95%
- Wind
- 2 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 7 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 91%
- Pressure
- 1019 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:44 / 18:22
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Steinbach
Average conditions for each 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 | 2° | 3° | 7° | 12° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 17° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 1° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 64 | 54 | 66 | 50 | 65 | 69 | 85 | 64 | 66 | 59 | 70 | 78 |
| Rain days | 16 | 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 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16.1 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 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 | 10 | 30 | 52 | 61 | 70 | 71 | 55 | 33 | 4 | 1 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
What to do in Steinbach, 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 |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | 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.
- 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.
Wartburg
castle in Eisenach, Germany
Bach House
museum in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany
Altenstein Palace
schloss (palace) upon a rocky hill on the south-western slope of the Thuringian Forest
Großer Inselsberg
peak in the Thuringian Forest
Sankt Georg (Eisenach)
church
Lutherhaus Eisenach
Museum and historic domicile of Martin Luther in Thuringia, Germany
Dolmar
mountain
Reuterhaus Eisenach
museum
Schauenburg
castle in Friedrichroda
Öchsen
mountain
Baier
mountain in Germany
Kutte
lake in Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany
Steinbach: 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
2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.4 (1989).
How to get to Steinbach
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt45 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden94 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz146 km
- PADPaderborn Lippstadt AirportBüren149 km
Distances
- Berlin282 km 4 h 53
- Hamburg303 km 5 h 15
- Munich312 km 5 h 25
- Köln240 km 4 h 09
- Frankfurt am Main143 km 2 h 29
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Hotels in Steinbach
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.
Climate in Steinbach
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Steinbach?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Steinbach is July–August.
What is the weather like in Steinbach in October?
In October, Steinbach 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 Steinbach?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Steinbach?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 45 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 Steinbach in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Steinbach?
About 1,345.