Lorsch Abbey Reichsabtei Lorsch
Lorsch, Germany UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lorsch Abbey is a monastery and museum in Lorsch, Germany. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features Carolingian architecture and dates back to 764.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July, with daily highs of 25 °C and lows of 15 °C. The coldest months are January and February, where daily highs reach between 4 °C and 6 °C and lows are -1 °C. Rain is most frequent in January and December, which both have about 14 rainy days. Other months, such as April, June, September, and October, have about 10 rainy days. The highest amounts of rain occur in May and July, with 84 mm.
The abbey is 463 km from Berlin. The nearest airport is Mannheim-City Airport, 20 km away, while Frankfurt Main Airport is 41 km away. To plan a larger trip, visitors can combine the abbey with Frankenstein Castle (17.1 km), Heidelberg Castle (29.1 km), or Hockenheimring (36.3 km). Speyer Cathedral (38.5 km) and Mainz Cathedral (43.8 km) are also nearby. Wheelchair access at the site is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 61 | 58 | 71 | 58 | 84 | 78 | 84 | 72 | 68 | 77 | 69 | 75 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
