Waltershausen
Germany
Waltershausen 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 (71°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (71°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (26°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 17 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 1°
- Humidity
- 72%
- Wind
- 24 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 48 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 8%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:59 / 17:03
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Waltershausen
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° | 11° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 17° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 1° | -1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 58 | 49 | 60 | 46 | 64 | 65 | 86 | 66 | 61 | 51 | 62 | 69 |
| Rain days | 15 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.8 | 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 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 10 | 29 | 51 | 61 | 69 | 70 | 54 | 33 | 5 | 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 Waltershausen, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| 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
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- 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.
Waltershausen: 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
Bathing water quality near Waltershausen
Official EU rating of every monitored bathing site (2025 season), based on bacteria counts from regular samples over the last four summers.
Excellent 1
Very clean water: 100% of the sites here reach the top class.
Nearest monitored sites
- 1 Campingplatz Paulfeldteich · Lake Excellent 8.8 km
The rating covers water hygiene only, not waves, currents or jellyfish: the beach flag and lifeguards have the final word.
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
Tobiashammer
museum in Germany
Reuterhaus Eisenach
museum
Margarethenkirche
church
Schauenburg
castle in Friedrichroda
Wachsenburg Castle
Castle in Thuringia, Germany
Burg Grimmenstein
castle
Waltershausen: 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 ≈ 0.893 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 Waltershausen
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt30 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden100 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz130 km
Distances
- Berlin267 km 4 h 38
- Hamburg297 km 5 h 09
- Munich316 km 5 h 28
- Köln253 km 4 h 23
- Frankfurt am Main159 km 2 h 45
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Hotels in Waltershausen
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Waltershausen?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Waltershausen is July–August.
What is the weather like in Waltershausen in October?
In October, Waltershausen averages a high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 5°C (40°F), with 51 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Waltershausen?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Waltershausen?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 30 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 Waltershausen most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Waltershausen least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Waltershausen without the crowds?
June: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Waltershausen in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+1).
What is the population of Waltershausen?
About 11,445.