Best Time to Visit Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Munich.
Munich does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 18.9°C / 66°F) and driest (January, 48 mm / 1.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0.3°C / 32.5°F in January to 18.9°C / 66°F in July, with rainfall from 48 mm / 1.9 in (January) to 126 mm / 5 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Munich, Bavaria, Germany's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Munich's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 14.6°C58.3°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| October | 9.5°C49.1°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| August | 18.6°C65.5°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
No month at Munich matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Munich?
Munich doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~48 mm / 1.9 in) and July (warmest, 18.9°C / 66°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Germany's national average.
When is the rainy season in Munich?
The rainy season at Munich, Bavaria runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 71 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is July (126 mm / 5 in).
What is the driest month in Munich?
The driest month in Munich is January, averaging about 48 mm / 1.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 0.3°C / 32.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Munich?
The least comfortable months for travel to Munich — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 126 mm / 5 in in July, and the coldest month averages 0.3°C / 32.5°F.
Is Munich climate different from Germany overall?
Yes, usually. Our Munich figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Germany figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Munich specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.