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Weimar has a temperate climate with a Köppen classification of humid continental (warm-summer subtype), featuring warm summers, cool to cold winters, and moderate precipitation through the year. Current conditions of overcast skies and 18.51°C are consistent with a mild late-spring or summer-day pattern, while long-term averages place the city within central Germany’s moderate humidity and rainfall regime.
Summer Average
20°C
Winter Average
2°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
120
Sunny Days
155
Humidity
74%
Spring
March - May
6-16°C
Spring is cool at first and becomes mild by May, with variable cloud cover and periodic rain showers. Days gradually lengthen and temperatures rise steadily.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
18-24°C
Summer is generally warm rather than hot, with occasional humid spells and thunderstorms. Extended dry sunny periods can occur, but rainfall remains possible throughout the season.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
6-17°C
Autumn is cool, increasingly cloudy, and often damp as temperatures fall quickly from September into November. Rain becomes more frequent and early frosts can occur late in the season.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
-1-4°C
Winter is cold, with frequent overcast conditions and occasional snowfall or freezing rain. Thaws are common, so temperatures often fluctuate around freezing.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Weimar
Weimar punches above its weight as a cultural hub with genuine intellectual energy—think museums, theaters, and a thriving arts scene without the crowds or prices of Berlin. The compact size (under 65,000 residents) means you'll actually build community, and Germany's reliable healthcare and public transit work seamlessly here. Housing costs are refreshingly low, freeing up budget for the things that matter.
The trade-off is real, though: this is a small city, so career opportunities outside academia and creative fields are limited, and the expat community is tiny (roughly 4%). You'll need genuine interest in German culture and comfort with slower-paced life to thrive. It's ideal for remote workers, academics, and families seeking substance over convenience—but not for those chasing international networks or rapid career advancement.
Advantages
Weimar
107 cultural sites
98 parks nearby
3 universities present
Rich literary heritage
Compact walkable city
Affordable living costs
Disadvantages
Weimar
Limited job opportunities
No coworking spaces available
Small nightlife scene
Limited dating pool
Brain drain to larger cities
Safety & Security in Weimar
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
74
/100
Germany Avg
57
Europe Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Weimar to Germany averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Weimar
Germany Average
Safety Index
0510
Good
Safety from Crime
0510
Safe
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Excellent
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Good
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 63/100
No data for Weimar — showing hazard indicators from nearby Göttingen (~115 km).
