When is the best time to go to Ilmenau

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ilmenau, Germany. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ilmenau weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ilmenau are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ilmenau January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 44mm 1.7hrs 9.8hrs

Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Ilmenau during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilmenau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Ilmenau and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ilmenau February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 42mm 3hrs 11.2hrs

February in Ilmenau is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilmenau for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ilmenau and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ilmenau weather in February »

March

Ilmenau March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 46mm 4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Ilmenau is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilmenau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Ilmenau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ilmenau weather in March »

April

Ilmenau April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 55mm 5.6hrs 14.9hrs

Ilmenau's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ilmenau.

April is in the spring in Ilmenau and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Ilmenau May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 66mm 7.1hrs 16.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Ilmenau and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ilmenau.

May is in the spring in Ilmenau and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ilmenau weather in May »

June

Ilmenau June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 80mm 7.3hrs 9.8hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Ilmenau and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ilmenau.

June is in the summer in Ilmenau and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ilmenau weather in June »

July

Ilmenau July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 66mm 7.4hrs 11.2hrs

July in Ilmenau is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ilmenau, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Ilmenau and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ilmenau weather in July »

August

Ilmenau August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 70mm 7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Ilmenau is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ilmenau, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Ilmenau and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ilmenau weather in August »

September

Ilmenau September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 51mm 5.5hrs 14.9hrs

Ilmenau's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ilmenau, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ilmenau and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ilmenau weather in September »

October

Ilmenau October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 49mm 4hrs 16.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Ilmenau and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ilmenau.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ilmenau and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ilmenau weather in October »

November

Ilmenau November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 51mm 2hrs 9.8hrs

Ilmenau's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilmenau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ilmenau and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ilmenau weather in November »

December

Ilmenau December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 53mm 1.5hrs 11.2hrs

December in Ilmenau is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilmenau for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Ilmenau and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ilmenau with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Ilmenau weather stats

Ilmenau weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.9°C 69.6°F
Driest month: February 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 7hrs
Coldest month: January 0.4°C 32.7°F
Wettest month: June 80mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 21.2°C 70.2°F
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