Munich has cold winters and warm, showery summers. Using NASA POWER data for 2014–2023, average daily highs climb from 3 °C in January to 24 °C in July and August, and the city receives about 1187 mm of rain a year. It sits about 520 m above sea level, and Munich Airport (MUC) is about 28 km away.
Spring warms up quickly: highs reach 10 °C in March, 14 °C in April and 18 °C in May. March is the driest month, with about 58 mm of rain, which makes it a good time to walk around Marienplatz, but pack a warm layer, since average lows are only 1 °C.
Summer is the warmest season and also the wettest. June averages highs of 23 °C, and July and August 24 °C, but rainfall reaches 135 mm in June, 148 mm in July and 154 mm in August, the wettest month. Plan English Garden days around showers and keep an umbrella handy.
September (highs of 20 °C, 95 mm of rain) and October (16 °C, 85 mm) are mild and drier than summer. Winter is cold: highs are 9 °C in November, 5 °C in December, 3 °C in January and 6 °C in February, with average lows down to −3 °C in January, so bring a warm coat, gloves and waterproof shoes.
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Weather month by month
| Month | Average daytime high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 °C | 80 mm |
| February | 6 °C | 59 mm |
| March | 10 °C | 58 mm |
| April | 14 °C | 80 mm |
| May | 18 °C | 145 mm |
| June | 23 °C | 135 mm |
| July | 24 °C | 148 mm |
| August | 24 °C | 154 mm |
| September | 20 °C | 95 mm |
| October | 16 °C | 85 mm |
| November | 9 °C | 73 mm |
| December | 5 °C | 75 mm |
Daily averages 2014–2023, NASA POWER, adjusted to the city centre's elevation. A guide, not a forecast.
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Questions travellers ask
- What is the best month to visit Munich?
- For mild, comfortable weather, May and September work well, with average highs of 18 °C and 20 °C. For the warmest days choose July or August (24 °C), but expect more rain.
- How warm is Munich in summer?
- July and August average highs of 24 °C, with average lows of 15 °C in July and 14 °C in August.
- Which is the rainiest month in Munich?
- August, with about 154 mm, followed by July (148 mm) and May (145 mm). March is the driest at about 58 mm.
- Is Munich cold in winter?
- Yes. Highs are 3 °C to 6 °C from December to February, and average lows fall to −3 °C in January and −2 °C in February.
- Which airport serves Munich?
- Munich Airport (MUC), about 28 km from the city.
- Where does this weather data come from?
- From NASA POWER, averaged over 2014–2023 for Munich.