AI-generatedErfurt at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,700 h
- Rain a year
- 603 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 194 m
Climate in Erfurt
Erfurt has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year, Erfurt is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3718:26
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:17–08:22 · evening 17:40–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:04–07:17 · evening 18:46–18:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Erfurt in October?
In October, Erfurt is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Erfurt.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min07:37 – 18:26
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Erfurt
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Erfurt, 33 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Erfurt
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Erfurt: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Erfurt has about 10 rainy days with 48 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Erfurt
How breezy and how cloudy Erfurt is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Erfurt typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Erfurt: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Erfurt
How often the day gets hot in Erfurt (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Erfurt has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Erfurt
Snow is possible in Erfurt, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Erfurt.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Erfurt
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 3° | −2° | 1.9 h | 11 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 5° | −1° | 2.9 h | 10 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 9° | 1° | 4.2 h | 11 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 13° | 4° | 6.2 h | 9 | 40 |
| MayMay | 76 | 18° | 8° | 6.8 h | 11 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 21° | 12° | 7.3 h | 10 | 52 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 23° | 14° | 7.2 h | 12 | 68 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 23° | 14° | 6.8 h | 10 | 61 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 19° | 11° | 5.3 h | 9 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 14° | 7° | 3.6 h | 10 | 48 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 8° | 2° | 2.0 h | 11 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 4° | 0° | 1.5 h | 11 | 48 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
50.98° N, 11.04° E · 194 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Erfurt
The best time to visit Erfurt is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is July with 68 mm of precipitation.
Erfurt through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Erfurt in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Erfurt in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Erfurt in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Erfurt in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Erfurt
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Erfurt: score 81 against 46. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 46 | 81better |
| Day high | 14° | 21° |
| Night low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 48 mm | 52 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Erfurt month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January3° · 2 h
In January, Erfurt is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 43 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erfurt.
Erfurt in January18February5° · 3 h
In February, Erfurt is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 38 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erfurt.
Erfurt in February22March9° · 4 h
In March, Erfurt is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erfurt.
Erfurt in March57April13° · 6 h
In April, Erfurt is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 40 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Erfurt.
Erfurt in April76May18° · 7 h
In May, Erfurt is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Erfurt.
Erfurt in May81June21° · 7 h
In June, Erfurt is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Erfurt.
Erfurt in June78July23° · 7 h
In July, Erfurt is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Erfurt.
Erfurt in July79August23° · 7 h
In August, Erfurt is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Erfurt.
Erfurt in August76September19° · 5 h
In September, Erfurt is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Erfurt.
Erfurt in September46October14° · 4 h
In October, Erfurt is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Erfurt.
Erfurt in October16November8° · 2 h
In November, Erfurt is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erfurt.
Erfurt in November15December4° · 2 h
In December, Erfurt is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erfurt.
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Erfurt vs. Weimar
In October the holiday weather in Erfurt and Weimar is about equally good (score 46 vs. 47). During the day it is about as warm in Weimar as in Erfurt.
| in October | Erfurt | Weimar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 46 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Erfurt in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Erfurt has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 46
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 800 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Erfurt
When is the best time to visit Erfurt?
The best time to visit Erfurt is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Erfurt?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Erfurt?
The wettest month is July with 68 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Erfurt get?
Erfurt gets around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Erfurt in?
Erfurt uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Erfurt?
A nonstop flight from London to Erfurt takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 800 km.
Which school holidays are best for Erfurt?
Erfurt has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 77, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 15.
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