Best Time to Visit Munich
The best time to visit Munich is May to October (September for Oktoberfest).
Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.
The year at a glance
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Averages 13°C (55°F) with 124 mm of rain over the month.
6 of 12 months are a best time to visit.
Quick answer
Visit Munich in May to October (September for Oktoberfest) for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $110, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →
- Best time: the months named above
- Good: either side of the best months
- Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals
Month-by-month guide
January
Off-peakCold, some rain. Averages 1°C (33°F) with 78 mm of rain over the month.
February
Off-peakCold, some rain. Averages 2°C (36°F) with 58 mm of rain over the month.
March
Off-peakCold, some rain. Averages 5°C (41°F) with 56 mm of rain over the month.
April
GoodCool, some rain. Averages 9°C (48°F) with 65 mm of rain over the month.
May
Best timeCool, wet. Averages 13°C (55°F) with 124 mm of rain over the month.
June
Best timeMild, wet. Averages 18°C (64°F) with 108 mm of rain over the month.
July
Best timeWarm, wet. Averages 19°C (67°F) with 110 mm of rain over the month.
August
Best timeWarm, wet. Averages 19°C (66°F) with 120 mm of rain over the month.
September
Best timeMild, wet. Averages 15°C (58°F) with 81 mm of rain over the month.
October
Best timeCool, some rain. Averages 11°C (51°F) with 73 mm of rain over the month.
November
GoodCold, some rain. Averages 5°C (41°F) with 67 mm of rain over the month.
December
Off-peakCold, some rain. Averages 2°C (36°F) with 73 mm of rain over the month.
What the weather actually does in Munich
Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.
Munich is warmest in July (19°C / 67°F) and coolest in January (1°C / 33°F). May is the wettest month at 124 mm of rain, and March the driest at 56 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are June, July and August.
| Month | Avg temp | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1°C 33°F | 78 mm | |
| Feb | 2°C 36°F | 58 mm | |
| Mar | 5°C 41°F | 56 mm | |
| Apr | 9°C 48°F | 65 mm | |
| May | 13°C 55°F | 124 mm | |
| Jun | 18°C 64°F | 108 mm | |
| Jul | 19°C 67°F | 110 mm | |
| Aug | 19°C 66°F | 120 mm | |
| Sep | 15°C 58°F | 81 mm | |
| Oct | 11°C 51°F | 73 mm | |
| Nov | 5°C 41°F | 67 mm | |
| Dec | 2°C 36°F | 73 mm |
Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).
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