Vachdorf
Germany
Vachdorf lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is July, with average highs of 22°C (72°F).
The 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 -4°C (25°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 17 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 6°
- Humidity
- 88%
- Wind
- 5 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 9 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1010 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (max today)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:50 / 18:14
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Vachdorf
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 | 1° | 3° | 7° | 12° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 18° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -4° | -4° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 0° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 63 | 52 | 60 | 51 | 62 | 67 | 83 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 67 | 77 |
| Rain days | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 5 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.5 | 10 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 16.4 | 16 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 86 | 79 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 77 | 82 | 88 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 11 | 30 | 52 | 62 | 70 | 71 | 56 | 33 | 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 Vachdorf, 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 |
| 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
- 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.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Großer Beerberg
highest point of Thuringian Forest, Germany
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Schloß Landsberg
German castle
St Bartholomew's Church
town church of Themar in Thuringia
Kreuzkirche Suhl
church building in Suhl, Germany
Diesburg
mountain
Dolmar
mountain
Eiersberg
mountain
Gebaberg
mountain
Großer Finsterberg
peak in the Thuringian Forest
Schneeberg
mountain in Germany; GeoNames ID = 2840244
Großer Eisenberg
peak in the Thuringian Forest
Domberg
mountain in Thuringia
Vachdorf: 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 ≈ 0.892 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 Vachdorf
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt58 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg121 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden128 km
Distances
- Berlin298 km 5 h 10
- Hamburg338 km 5 h 52
- Munich276 km 4 h 47
- Köln256 km 4 h 27
- Frankfurt am Main139 km 2 h 25
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Hotels in Vachdorf
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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 Vachdorf?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Vachdorf is July–August.
What is the weather like in Vachdorf in October?
In October, Vachdorf averages a high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F), with 59 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Vachdorf?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Vachdorf?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 58 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 Vachdorf in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Vachdorf?
About 831.