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Erfurt, Thuringia Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Erfurt, Thuringia?
Erfurt, Thuringia gets 534 mm of precipitation a year over about 148 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 23°C) and January the coldest (average low -3°C).
Oceanic climate
Erfurt, Thuringia has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 3°C in January to 24°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -2° | 3° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 4° | 13° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 12° | 23° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 6° | 13° |
How much rain does Erfurt get?
Erfurt gets 534 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 148 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 94% of Germany.
July is the wettest month, with 81 mm. February is the driest, with 23 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 14.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 20 days, to August 25, 2025.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Erfurt got 374 mm of rain, against a normal of 534 mm for those months. May 2026 had the most, with 94 mm.
Erfurt weather by month
Erfurt weather in January
In January, Erfurt averages a high of 3°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 16°C (2023) and the record low is -25°C (1982).
Erfurt weather in February
In February, Erfurt averages a high of 4°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 19°C (2021) and the record low is -24°C (1986).
Erfurt weather in March
In March, Erfurt averages a high of 8°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 23°C (1989) and the record low is -20°C (1987).
Erfurt weather in April
In April, Erfurt averages a high of 14°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (2012) and the record low is -11°C (1986).
Erfurt weather in May
In May, Erfurt averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 32°C (2005) and the record low is -3°C (2020). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Erfurt weather in June
In June, Erfurt averages a high of 21°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (2026) and the record low is 0°C (1977). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Erfurt weather in July
In July, Erfurt averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 81 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (2022) and the record low is 3°C (1984).
Erfurt weather in August
In August, Erfurt averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 36°C (2022) and the record low is 4°C (1987). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Erfurt weather in September
In September, Erfurt averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 32°C (2024) and the record low is -1°C (2002). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Erfurt weather in October
In October, Erfurt averages a high of 13°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 27°C (1985) and the record low is -8°C (1997).
Erfurt weather in November
In November, Erfurt averages a high of 7°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 20°C (2020) and the record low is -12°C (1971).
Erfurt weather in December
In December, Erfurt averages a high of 4°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 16% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 17°C (2019) and the record low is -23°C (1996).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Erfurt
September is the sunniest month in Erfurt, with estimated sunshine of 42% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 16%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 31% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Erfurt is cloudier than 65% of Germany.
Humidity peaks in December at 86% and is lowest in July at 60%.
Erfurt has about 4 days a year above 32°C. Erfurt is cooler than 63% of Germany.
First and last freeze in Erfurt
The first fall freeze in Erfurt typically comes around October 21, and the last spring freeze around April 26. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 178 days.
Erfurt weather records
These records cover ERFURT-BINDERSLEBEN during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Erfurt station is 38°C, on June 27, 2026. The coldest is -25°C, on January 11, 1982.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 75 mm of precipitation, on August 10, 2007.
48 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Erfurt
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 4°C and lows near -2°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 13°C and lows near 4°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 12°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 13°C and lows near 5°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3° | 3° | 25 mm | 13 | 83% | 20% | 16° | -25° |
| February | -2° | 4° | 23 mm | 12 | 79% | 23% | 19° | -24° |
| March | 1° | 8° | 36 mm | 13 | 71% | 36% | 23° | -20° |
| April | 3° | 14° | 34 mm | 11 | 66% | 36% | 29° | -11° |
| May | 8° | 18° | 64 mm | 12 | 66% | 36% | 32° | -3° |
| June | 11° | 21° | 56 mm | 12 | 63% | 38% | 38° | 0° |
| July | 13° | 23° | 81 mm | 14 | 60% | 38% | 38° | 3° |
| August | 13° | 23° | 59 mm | 12 | 65% | 38% | 36° | 4° |
| September | 9° | 19° | 46 mm | 11 | 71% | 42% | 32° | -1° |
| October | 6° | 13° | 38 mm | 12 | 81% | 26% | 27° | -8° |
| November | 2° | 7° | 41 mm | 13 | 84% | 23% | 20° | -12° |
| December | -1° | 4° | 33 mm | 13 | 86% | 16% | 17° | -23° |
Station: ERFURT-BINDERSLEBEN, 5 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Erfurt climate questions
How much rain does Erfurt get?
Erfurt gets 534 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 148 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Erfurt?
July is the wettest month in Erfurt, with 81 mm. February is the driest, with 23 mm.
How many rainy days does Erfurt have a year?
Erfurt has about 148 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 14.
What is the hottest month in Erfurt?
July is the warmest month in Erfurt, with an average high of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Erfurt?
January is the coldest month in Erfurt, with an average low of -3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Erfurt?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Erfurt station is 38°C, set on June 27, 2026. The record low is -25°C, on January 11, 1982.
What is the sunniest month in Erfurt?
September is the sunniest month in Erfurt, with estimated sunshine of 42% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Erfurt?
The first fall freeze in Erfurt typically comes around October 21. The last spring freeze is around April 26.
What is the best time to visit Erfurt?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.