Munich, GermanyQuick decision
When to visit Munich?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–24°C in July
🌧 Least rain
48% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (45%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Beer & OktoberfestSeptember–October — Oktoberfest. Year-round — Hofbräuhaus and beer gardens.
Bavarian CastlesMay–September — Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee.
MuseumsYear-round — Alte Pinakothek, Deutsches Museum and BMW Welt.
Alpine SkiingDecember–March — Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Austrian resorts 1h away.
Monthly climate data
Munich weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 4°C | 45% | 2.5 | 4.5h | 2.3/10 |
| 🌦️ February | -1°C | 7°C | 43% | 2.2 | 6.7h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 1°C | 10°C | 40% | 2.0 | 9.1h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 4°C | 14°C | 41% | 2.1 | 11.2h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 8°C | 18°C | 51% | 3.8 | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 13°C | 23°C | 50% | 4.2 | 13.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 24°C | 48% | 3.9 | 13.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 24°C | 46% | 4.0 | 12.3h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 10°C | 20°C | 42% | 3.2 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 7°C | 15°C | 38% | 2.2 | 7.5h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 1°C | 8°C | 41% | 2.3 | 5.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | -1°C | 5°C | 42% | 2.3 | 4.1h | 2.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 44% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 48% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 40% rainy days, 7.6h sunshine/day. Score: 5.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 5°C, 43% rainy days, 5.1h sunshine/day. Score: 2.9/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 48% rainy days and 24°C. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 45% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 24°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.9/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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