Suhl i
Town · Thuringia

Suhl

Germany

Now
8°
Local time
10:27 PM
Population
43.5K
Elevation
442 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 68/100
Main airport
ERF
45 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Europe/Berlin
At a glance

Suhl 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 21°C (70°F).

The best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–February).

July is the hottest month, with highs around 21°C (70°F).

January is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (26°F).

The wettest month is December, with rain on about 18 days.

July is the sunniest month, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.

Weather

16-day forecast

Suhl weather forecast
8°
Light drizzle
Feels like
5°
Humidity
95%
Wind
13 km/h N
Gusts
27 km/h
Cloud cover
100%
Pressure
1023 hPa
UV index
0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
07:42 / 18:21

Next 48 hours

8° 22 23% 8° 01 48% 7° 04 36% 7° 07 9° 10 11° 13 11° 16 10° 19 10° 22 10° 01 8° 04 7° 07 8° 10 10° 13 10° 16 8° 19
Today
Oct 17
Light drizzle
11°8°
65% 1.1 mm 16 N
Tomorrow
Oct 18
Light drizzle
12°7°
55% 2.3 mm 21 NE
Mon
Oct 19
Overcast
10°5°
0% 19 NE
Tue
Oct 20
Overcast
11°2°
6% 16 E
Wed
Oct 21
Dense drizzle
9°6°
71% 10 mm 9 NE
Thu
Oct 22
Drizzle
8°6°
62% 7.7 mm 17 SW
Fri
Oct 23
Drizzle
9°4°
26% 2.2 mm 17 S
Sat
Oct 24
Drizzle
8°3°
46% 7.6 mm 21 SW
Sun
Oct 25
Light rain
8°5°
42% 18 mm 24 S
Mon
Oct 26
Light drizzle
10°5°
31% 1.2 mm 24 SW
Tue
Oct 27
Light drizzle
13°4°
14% 20 S
Wed
Oct 28
Dense drizzle
13°9°
14% 4.8 mm 19 S
Thu
Oct 29
Dense drizzle
10°4°
16% 8.8 mm 19 W
Fri
Oct 30
Mainly clear
12°1°
18% 14 NE
Sat
Oct 31
Overcast
11°2°
12% 21 NE
Sun
Nov 1
Mainly clear
13°5°
19% 12 NE
European AQI43Moderate
PM2.520
PM1020.6
NO₂6.6
O₃42
Pollen
Alder 0Birch 0Grass 0Mugwort 0Olive 0Ragweed 0

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Suhl

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

Best time to goJuly–August (Skiing: December–February)
-10°-1°8°16°25° 075150 mm Jan · 84 mmFeb · 75 mmMar · 84 mmApr · 66 mmMay · 78 mmJun · 77 mmJul · 102 mmAug · 81 mmSep · 82 mmOct · 74 mmNov · 90 mmDec · 101 mm 2°3°6°11°17°19°21°21°17°12°6°3° -3°-3°0°3°7°10°12°12°9°5°1°-2° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high2°3°6°11°17°19°21°21°17°12°6°3°
Average low-3°-3°0°3°7°10°12°12°9°5°1°-2°
Rainfall (mm)84758466787710281827490101
Rain days171415151616151514131618
Sunshine per day (h)1.52.73.75.16.46.76.86.453.61.81.3
Daylight (h)8.41011.713.715.516.41614.512.510.68.98
Humidity (%)928679737172717278828892
Wind (km/h)151414131111111011121415
Go score1782649586768533341

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

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Updated: About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Suhl, month by month

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

What to do in Suhl, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Hiking PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairPoorPoor
Skiing FairFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFair
Photography & sunsets PoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoorPoor

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.
  • 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.
Tourist density

Suhl: tourist crowds by month

How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.

Tourist density
Low
Busiest months
July–August
Quietest months
January–February
Sweet spot
June
Good weather, fewer crowds
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy ★ Sweet spot

Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Suhl
Practical

Suhl: 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 ≈ 0.889 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)€5.60≈ $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.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
07:42
Sunset
18:21
Daylight today
10.6 h
Local time in Suhl
Earthquake history

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

Strongest: M5.4 (1989).

Map

How to get to Suhl

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Suhl

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Suhl
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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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Climate in Suhl

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Suhl?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Suhl is July–August (Skiing: December–February).

What is the weather like in Suhl in October?

In October, Suhl averages a high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with 74 mm of rain on about 13 days.

What is the rainiest month in Suhl?

December, with rain on about 18 days.

What is the nearest airport to Suhl?

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.

When is Suhl most crowded?

The busiest months are July–August.

When is Suhl least crowded?

The quietest months are January–February.

When is the best time to visit Suhl without the crowds?

June: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.

What time zone is Suhl in?

Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).

What is the population of Suhl?

About 43,509.