Wachstedt
Germany
Wachstedt lies in Thuringia, Germany. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is August, with average highs of 21°C (70°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 21°C (70°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 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 1°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 3 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 7 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Pressure
- 1033 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:09 / 16:54
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Wachstedt
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° | 2° | 6° | 11° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 16° | 11° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -4° | -1° | 2° | 6° | 9° | 11° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 1° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 85 | 69 | 85 | 62 | 75 | 86 | 92 | 78 | 80 | 78 | 90 | 100 |
| Rain days | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.3 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.8 | 15.6 | 16.6 | 16.1 | 14.6 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Humidity (%) | 93 | 86 | 79 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 47 | 55 | 65 | 67 | 50 | 31 | 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 Wachstedt, 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 | Poor | 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.
Hülfensberg
mountain in Thuringia, Germany
Hanstein Castle
castle
St. Mary's Church, Mühlhausen
church building in Thuringia, Germany
St. Cyriakus (Duderstadt)
church building in Duderstadt, Germany
Saint Blaise
church building in Muehlhausen, Thuringia, Germany
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German Bratwurst Museum
sausage-themed amusement park and museum in Thuringia, Germany
Krösselberg (Meißner)
hill near Abterode, district Werra-Meißner, Hesse
Burg Bodenstein
castle in Leinefelde-Worbis, Thuringia, Germany
Birkenberg
mountain in Thuringia, Germany
Castle of Ludwigstein
castle in Hesse, Germany
Borderlandmuseum Eichsfeld
museum in Germany
Sonnenstein
mountain in the Ohmgebirge hills, Germany
Wachstedt: 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 ≈ 0.895 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€2.20≈ $2.40
- Mid-range hotel, per night€130≈ $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 Wachstedt
Nearest airports
- KSFKassel AirportCalden61 km
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt61 km
- PADPaderborn Lippstadt AirportBüren118 km
- HAJHannover AirportHannover135 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz138 km
Distances
- Berlin256 km 4 h 26
- Hamburg251 km 4 h 21
- Munich364 km 6 h 19 · 1 h 07
- Köln234 km 4 h 03
- Frankfurt am Main172 km 2 h 59
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Hotels in Wachstedt
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wachstedt?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Wachstedt is July–August.
What is the weather like in Wachstedt in October?
In October, Wachstedt averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F), with 78 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Wachstedt?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Wachstedt?
Kassel Airport (KSF), about 61 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 Wachstedt in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+1).
What is the population of Wachstedt?
About 568.