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Best time to visit Munich

The best months to visit Munich are August, July and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.

August, July and June score best for Munich weather:

  • June22° / 11°CJune is warm and showery, strong for long park evenings and Alpine day trips with rain checks.
  • July24° / 13°CJuly is the warmest month but thunderstorm-prone, so pair outdoor beer gardens with museum backups.
  • August24° / 13°CAugust stays warm and wet, with Isar swims, palace gardens, and Alpine trains needing flexible timing.
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By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026

Munich weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylight
January-3°55109h
February-3°45910h
March601112h
April15°55913h
May19°1101215h
JuneBest weather22°11°1201216h
JulyBest weather24°13°1201316h
AugustBest weather24°13°1151114h
September19°801112h
October14°701011h
November60109h
December-2°60128h

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Munich month by month

January

Munich in January: 2.8°C high, -3.5°C low, 55mm rain over 10 days, 8.6h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.

February

Munich in February: 4.7°C high, -3.2°C low, 45mm rain over 9 days, 10h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.

March

Munich in March: 9.4°C high, 0°C low, 60mm rain over 11 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

April

Munich in April: 14.5°C high, 3.4°C low, 55mm rain over 9 days, 13.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

May

Munich in May: 18.7°C high, 7.9°C low, 110mm rain over 12 days, 15h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Lange Nacht der Musik

JuneBest weather

Munich in June: 22.1°C high, 11.4°C low, 120mm rain over 12 days, 15.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Tollwood · Theatron Pfingsfestival

JulyBest weather

Munich in July: 24.2°C high, 13.1°C low, 120mm rain over 13 days, 15.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Tollwood · Münchner Sommernachtstraum · Kocherlball

AugustBest weather

Munich in August: 24°C high, 12.6°C low, 115mm rain over 11 days, 14.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Impark

September

Munich in September: 19°C high, 8.5°C low, 80mm rain over 11 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Isarinselfest

October

Munich in October: 13.6°C high, 4.7°C low, 70mm rain over 10 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

November

Munich in November: 7.2°C high, 0.8°C low, 60mm rain over 10 days, 9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

December

Munich in December: 3.6°C high, -2.2°C low, 60mm rain over 12 days, 8.2h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.

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