Blankenhain Castle

Castle Medieval castle housing rural history museum

A historic castle in Thuringia, Blankenhain Castle offers period architecture, landscaped grounds and occasional cultural events; visitors come for guided tours, local history exhibits and the surrounding rural scenery.

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Blankenhain Castle
50.7999, 12.2845
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Best Time to Visit Blankenhain Castle #

Late spring through summer (April-September) is the best time to visit Blankenhain Castle for pleasant weather and more frequent tours/events.

Spring and Summer (best for visiting)
April-September · 8-25°C
Pleasant weather for exploring the castle grounds and nearby gardens; guided tours and events are more likely in these months.
Autumn (fewer crowds)
October-November · 0-15°C
Cooler weather and autumn colors make for a quieter visit; check opening times as they may shorten.
Winter
December-February · -5-8°C
Cold conditions and reduced daylight-indoor exhibits may still be open but seasonal closures or limited hours are possible.

Weather & Climate near Blankenhain Castle #

Climate

Blankenhain Castle's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (688 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
0° – 7°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
3° – 12°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 18°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 20°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 23°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 23°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 18°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 13°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

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