The month in detail
What to expect in December
Winter in Munich is cool (5°C during the day). Days are short (2.1h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
December ranks 12 out of 12 months in Munich. Compared to November: −3°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
1 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-1°
Daylight
8.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Munich is July (7.6/10), 7.0 pts higher than December.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Germany
🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trendData unavailable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 24°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 4°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 56%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in December
If December doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Munich ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
GermanyTemperate climate with a 7.6 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
48.14°N · 11.58°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Munich?
July is the best month with 24.0°C highs, 14.0°C lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 52.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Munich get in July?
Munich averages 7.8 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Munich?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Munich in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 14.0°C, while afternoon highs average 24.0°C.
Is Munich good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Munich scores 0.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.2/10.
When should you avoid Munich?
January is the most difficult month to visit Munich, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Munich in December?
The average UV index reaches 1 in December in Munich (low), with about 8.2h of daylight. No protection needed.