- Best Months
- May–Sep
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-and-climate.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- May to August sees the most rainfall (100+ mm monthly), particularly from afternoon thunderstorms—pack waterproof gear year-round.
- Winter is frequently snowy; temperatures regularly fall below freezing with risk of icy conditions.
- The Föhn wind from the Alps can rapidly raise temperatures and clear the sky, even in autumn and winter—monitor forecasts for sudden warm spells.
- Summers are comfortable (20–24°C (68–75°F)) with long daylight hours (15+ hours in May–July), ideal for outdoor activity.
- November–February are the darkest months; December has only ~2 hours of daily sunshine.
- Munich is sheltered from extreme heat waves; temperatures rarely exceed 35°C (95°F).
Peak Cold
- Average Low Celsius
- -4
- Average High Celsius
- 3
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 25
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 37
Months
- January
Peak Warm
- Average Low Celsius
- 14
- Average High Celsius
- 24
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 57
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 75
Months
- July
Munich has a continental climate influenced by the Alps, with cold, snowy winters and mild-to-warm summers. Precipitation is abundant and distributed throughout the year.
Rainfall
- Driest Month
- February
- Wettest Month
- June
- Driest Month Rainfall Mm
- 67
- Wettest Month Rainfall Mm
- 126
- Note
- Rainiest season is May to August due to afternoon thunderstorms, exceeding 100 mm per month.
Snowfall
- Frequency
- Frequent and often abundant
- Note
- Winter temperatures frequently dip below freezing, supporting regular snow accumulation.
Typical Months
- December
- January
- February
- March
- April
- November
Best Months
Best Months
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
Worst Months
Worst Months
- November
- December
- January
- February
Seasonal Characteristics
- Autumn
- September–November: cooling from ~19°C (66°F) to ~7°C (45°F); increasingly wet and cloudy.
- Spring
- March–May: gradually warming from ~9°C (48°F) to ~18°C (64°F); late frosts and snow possible in April.
- Summer
- June–August: comfortable to warm, 20–24°C (68–75°F); frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
- Winter
- December–February: cold and often snowy; average -2°C (28°F) to 4°C (39°F); westerly winds can briefly warm conditions above freezing.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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