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Best time to visit

Erfurt

The best time to visit Erfurt is June, August, July, when the TripTimi score peaks. Across the year, daytime temperatures range from 4.8°C to 24.5°C. Use the month-by-month comparison below to weigh weather, crowds, and prices.

The capital of Thuringia, Erfurt keeps a remarkably intact medieval centre, crowned by the Krämerbrücke — a bridge lined with shops and houses. It sits inland with cold winters and warm summers; the cobbled lanes are most rewarding in the milder months.

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Great Choice

peaks in June

The year at a glance

Daytime and night temperatures with monthly rainfall, from real Open-Meteo climate averages.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Day °CNight °CRainfall (mm)

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MonthScoreDayRainfallCrowdsPrices
January434.8°C68.2 mm· 22.2 dayslowlow
February537.1°C56.5 mm· 18.1 dayslowlow
March6410.7°C43.4 mm· 17.4 dayslowlow
April6913.1°C57 mm· 17.4 dayslowlow
May7218.3°C65.1 mm· 19 daysmediummedium
June7523.9°C60 mm· 19 daysmediummedium
July7324.5°C58.9 mm· 21.6 daysmediummedium
August7524.5°C74.4 mm· 16.6 daysmediummedium
September7320.8°C57 mm· 17.6 daysmediummedium
October6815.7°C55.8 mm· 19.6 dayslowlow
November548.7°C48 mm· 20 dayslowlow
December445.6°C49.6 mm· 18.4 daysmediummedium

Month by month

Erfurt · January

Only If It Fits

43
Day / Night
4.8° / 0°
Rainfall
68.2 mm · 22.2 days
Crowds
low
Prices
low

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Erfurt · February

Plan Carefully

53
Day / Night
7.1° / 0.4°
Rainfall
56.5 mm · 18.1 days
Crowds
low
Prices
low

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Erfurt · March

Good Option

64
Day / Night
10.7° / 1.4°
Rainfall
43.4 mm · 17.4 days
Crowds
low
Prices
low

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Erfurt · April

Great Choice

69
Day / Night
13.1° / 4.1°
Rainfall
57 mm · 17.4 days
Crowds
low
Prices
low

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Erfurt · May

Great Choice

72
Day / Night
18.3° / 8.8°
Rainfall
65.1 mm · 19 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Erfurt · June

Great Choice

75
Day / Night
23.9° / 13.5°
Rainfall
60 mm · 19 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Erfurt · July

Great Choice

73
Day / Night
24.5° / 14.8°
Rainfall
58.9 mm · 21.6 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Erfurt · August

Great Choice

75
Day / Night
24.5° / 14.6°
Rainfall
74.4 mm · 16.6 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Erfurt · September

Great Choice

73
Day / Night
20.8° / 11.7°
Rainfall
57 mm · 17.6 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Erfurt · October

Great Choice

68
Day / Night
15.7° / 8.3°
Rainfall
55.8 mm · 19.6 days
Crowds
low
Prices
low

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Erfurt · November

Plan Carefully

54
Day / Night
8.7° / 3.3°
Rainfall
48 mm · 20 days
Crowds
low
Prices
low

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Erfurt · December

Only If It Fits

44
Day / Night
5.6° / 0.8°
Rainfall
49.6 mm · 18.4 days
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium

Kurmainz Governor's Residence· landmark

Top things to do

Kurmainz Governor's Residence, Erfurt

Kurmainz Governor's Residence

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Kaisersaal

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St. Thomas's Church

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Erfurt?

The top-rated months are June, August, July, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.

What is the warmest month in Erfurt?

July is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 24.5°C.

When is the cheapest time to visit Erfurt?

Prices are typically lowest in April.

When is Erfurt least crowded?

April usually sees the fewest visitors.

What is the driest month in Erfurt?

March is the driest month of the year.

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