Planning a Trip to Munich? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Munich, Germany and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Munich's weather is shaped by the Alps to the south: winters are cold with January lows near -3°C, and the warm months are noticeably wet, with June reaching 127mm. The city compensates with beer halls, brewery museums and covered arcades, so a rainy afternoon rarely costs you the day.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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14°C
Avg. high
6°C
Avg. low
1066mm
Yearly rainfall
5
Best months
Travel Window Score · 6.8/10
Munich's best stretch runs July–August — around 15 rain days a month and daytime highs near 24°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
4°
-3°
79mm
Jan
7°
-1°
63mm
Feb
10°
1°
62mm
Mar
14°
4°
64mm
Apr
18°
8°
119mm
May
23°
13°
127mm
Jun
24°
14°
120mm
Jul
24°
14°
125mm
Aug
20°
10°
96mm
Sep
15°
7°
69mm
Oct
8°
1°
71mm
Nov
5°
-1°
71mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Munich
Munich typically has the most favorable weather for travel during June, July, August, September, October, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Munich
June through October are the months for the English Garden, the beer gardens and Alpine day trips, with July highs around 24°C; expect showers rather than steady rain, and keep a waterproof layer close in every month of that window.
The best time to visit Munich is June through October, when daytime highs average around 21°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 107mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. October is typically the driest of these months, with only around 69mm of precipitation.
January brings highs of only 4°C and lows near -3°C, so save it for the museums and the indoor beer halls unless you are here for the Alps.
Munich Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings cool weather to Munich, with highs averaging 14°C and lows around 4°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 245mm total with roughly 14 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings warm weather to Munich, with highs averaging 24°C and lows around 14°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 372mm total with roughly 15 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings cool weather to Munich, with highs averaging 14°C and lows around 6°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 236mm total with roughly 12 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings cold weather to Munich, with highs averaging 5°C and lows around -2°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 213mm total with roughly 13 rainy days per month.
Christmas market dates 2026
Christkindlmarkt am Marienplatz
Nov 20 – Dec 24
Starts earlier than usual in 2026 (Friday before Totensonntag)
Mittelaltermarkt am Wittelsbacherplatz
Munich weather in December: 5°C / -1°C, 13 days with precipitation
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Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →