Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Munich
Bavaria's capital pairs grand royal architecture with a relaxed beer-garden culture and easy access to the Alps. It's more conservative and traditional in feel than Berlin, with deep roots in Bavarian customs still visible in everyday life.
Best time to visit: May to September, or late September for the start of Oktoberfest.
Local tip: Oktoberfest actually starts in mid-September — book accommodation many months ahead if visiting during the festival.
Getting around: Munich's compact centre is walkable, with an efficient U-Bahn and S-Bahn network for reaching outlying sights like Nymphenburg Palace or the English Garden's far end.
Good to know: Beer gardens traditionally allow you to bring your own food as long as you buy drinks there — a long-standing Bavarian custom still honoured at many of the classic ones.
What to plan your trip around
- Marienplatz
The central square, home to the New Town Hall's famous Glockenspiel clock.
- Nymphenburg Palace
The sprawling Baroque summer residence of the former Bavarian royal family.
- English Garden
One of the largest urban parks in the world, bigger than New York's Central Park.
- Viktualienmarkt
A permanent daily food market near Marienplatz with a large beer garden at its centre.
Munich weather by month
Munich weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Munich gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -4°C | 92 mm | 91% |
| February | 4°C | -4°C | 57 mm | 87% |
| March | 9°C | 0°C | 57 mm | 82% |
| April | 14°C | 4°C | 63 mm | 77% |
| May | 17°C | 7°C | 135 mm | 78% |
| June | 21°C | 12°C | 155 mm | 78% |
| July | 23°C | 14°C | 136 mm | 77% |
| August | 24°C | 14°C | 141 mm | 78% |
| September | 19°C | 9°C | 100 mm | 82% |
| October | 14°C | 5°C | 88 mm | 86% |
| November | 9°C | 1°C | 52 mm | 89% |
| December | 4°C | -2°C | 68 mm | 90% |
Munich through the year
January · 3° / -4°C · 92 mm
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 85%.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -4°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
April · 14° / 4°C · 63 mm
- Just 90 km apart, but Munich runs about 4°C warmer than Füssen this month.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between English Garden and Marienplatz.
July · 23° / 14°C · 136 mm
- It's wetter than a typical month in Munich — roughly 43% more rain than average.
- July is Munich's second warmest month.
October · 14° / 5°C · 88 mm
- Just 90 km apart, but Munich runs about 2°C warmer than Füssen this month.
- It cools down fast from here: November is about 6°C cooler.
The best time to visit Munich is April, September and October, when average highs are 14–19°C and rainfall is around 84 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Munich, season by season
December – February
Cold4° / -3°C · 72 mm
Cool to cold days. Fine for museums and city breaks, less so for the beach.
March – May
Good14° / 4°C · 85 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Rainy23° / 13°C · 144 mm
The wettest part of the year. Showers are likely, so pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Munich?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Munich in April, September and October. Average highs are then 14–19°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Munich?
- In April, Munich averages 14°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 63 mm of rain and 66% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Munich?
- August is the warmest month in Munich, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
- What is the coldest month in Munich?
- January is the coldest month in Munich: average highs of 3°C, dropping to -4°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Munich?
- June is the wettest month in Munich with about 155 mm of rain. The driest is November, with around 52 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Munich?
- January is the least pleasant month in Munich, with average highs of just 3°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- How can I check the weather in Munich before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Munich from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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