The biggest temperature swing occurs between October and November, as typical highs shift from 14.3°C / 57.8°F to 8°C / 46.4°F (about 6.3°C / 11.4°F).
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.4°C | 3.5°C | COLD |
| February | -2.9°C | 5.6°C | COLD |
| March | -0.1°C | 9.5°C | COOL |
| April | 3.3°C | 13.8°C | COOL |
| May | 8.1°C | 17.8°C | MILD |
| June | 11.9°C | 21.3°C | MILD |
| July | 13.7°C | 23.1°C | WARM |
| August | 13.6°C | 22.9°C | WARM |
| September | 9.7°C | 18.4°C | MILD |
| October | 5.9°C | 14.3°C | COOL |
| November | 1°C | 8°C | COLD |
| December | -2.2°C | 4.1°C | COLD |
July has the warmest typical feels-like highs (23.5°C / 74.3°F), while January is coolest (-0.6°C / 31°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.7°C | -0.6°C | COLD |
| February | -7.2°C | 1.6°C | COLD |
| March | -4°C | 5.8°C | COLD |
| April | 0.2°C | 11.3°C | COOL |
| May | 5.9°C | 16.7°C | MILD |
| June | 10.8°C | 21.5°C | MILD |
| July | 13.1°C | 23.5°C | WARM |
| August | 13.1°C | 23.3°C | WARM |
| September | 8.1°C | 17.5°C | MILD |
| October | 3.4°C | 12.5°C | COOL |
| November | -2.4°C | 5.1°C | COLD |
| December | -6.2°C | 0.4°C | COLD |
May is wettest at 114.6 mm / 4.51 inches, while February is driest at 56.4 mm / 2.22 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.1 mm | 65.6 mm | MODERATE |
| February | 33.1 mm | 56.4 mm | LIGHT |
| March | 33.1 mm | 69.5 mm | MODERATE |
| April | 33.1 mm | 68.9 mm | MODERATE |
| May | 33.1 mm | 114.6 mm | MODERATE |
| June | 33.1 mm | 109.8 mm | MODERATE |
| July | 33.1 mm | 106.5 mm | MODERATE |
| August | 33.1 mm | 109.7 mm | MODERATE |
| September | 33.1 mm | 87.5 mm | MODERATE |
| October | 33.1 mm | 67.2 mm | MODERATE |
| November | 33.1 mm | 65.7 mm | MODERATE |
| December | 33.1 mm | 68.4 mm | MODERATE |
June has the strongest peak UV (around index 7.2).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 2.1 | LOW-MOD |
| February | 0 | 3.3 | MODERATE |
| March | 0 | 4.9 | MODERATE |
| April | 0 | 6.1 | HIGH |
| May | 0 | 6.9 | HIGH |
| June | 0 | 7.2 | HIGH |
| July | 0 | 7.1 | HIGH |
| August | 0 | 6.6 | HIGH |
| September | 0 | 5.6 | MODERATE |
| October | 0 | 3.9 | MODERATE |
| November | 0 | 2.5 | LOW-MOD |
| December | 0 | 1.7 | LOW-MOD |
Daylight ranges from 8.4h in December to 16h in June.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 8.9h | SHORT |
| February | 0h | 10.2h | BALANCED |
| March | 0h | 11.9h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 13.7h | LONG |
| May | 0h | 15.2h | LONG |
| June | 0h | 16h | LONG |
| July | 0h | 15.6h | LONG |
| August | 0h | 14.3h | LONG |
| September | 0h | 12.6h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 10.8h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 9.3h | SHORT |
| December | 0h | 8.4h | SHORT |
November is most humid (85%), while April is driest (71.7%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.1% | 80.5% | MUGGY |
| February | 67.1% | 77.1% | MUGGY |
| March | 67.1% | 73.8% | HUMID |
| April | 67.1% | 71.7% | HUMID |
| May | 67.1% | 74.5% | HUMID |
| June | 67.1% | 74.3% | HUMID |
| July | 67.1% | 73.1% | HUMID |
| August | 67.1% | 75.1% | MUGGY |
| September | 67.1% | 79.8% | MUGGY |
| October | 67.1% | 82.2% | MUGGY |
| November | 67.1% | 85% | MUGGY |
| December | 67.1% | 83.2% | MUGGY |
February has the strongest typical average wind (11.9 km/h / 7.4 mph), while August is calmest (8.4 km/h / 5.2 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 km/h | 11.6 km/h | CALM |
| February | 7 km/h | 11.9 km/h | CALM |
| March | 7 km/h | 11.8 km/h | CALM |
| April | 7 km/h | 10.1 km/h | CALM |
| May | 7 km/h | 9.6 km/h | CALM |
| June | 7 km/h | 8.8 km/h | CALM |
| July | 7 km/h | 9 km/h | CALM |
| August | 7 km/h | 8.4 km/h | CALM |
| September | 7 km/h | 9 km/h | CALM |
| October | 7 km/h | 9.3 km/h | CALM |
| November | 7 km/h | 9.9 km/h | CALM |
| December | 7 km/h | 11.1 km/h | CALM |
January is windiest by P95 gust signal (61.9 km/h / 38.5 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 61.9 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 60.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 61.9 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 50 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 48.2 km/h | WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 45.7 km/h | WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 47.9 km/h | WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 43.9 km/h | WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 45.7 km/h | WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 48.6 km/h | WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 50.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 58 km/h | VERY WINDY |
May has the most rain days (~18.5), while November has the fewest (~13.1). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 days | 14.9 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 11 days | 13.7 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 11 days | 15.8 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| April | 11 days | 15.4 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| May | 11 days | 18.5 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| June | 11 days | 17.8 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| July | 11 days | 17.3 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| August | 11 days | 16.6 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| September | 11 days | 14.9 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 11 days | 13.5 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 11 days | 13.1 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 11 days | 15.9 days | VERY FREQUENT |
May has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~8). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 0 days | 8 days | PERSISTENT |
| June | 0 days | 7 days | PERSISTENT |
| July | 0 days | 7 days | PERSISTENT |
| August | 0 days | 7 days | PERSISTENT |
| September | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| October | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
January has the highest heat-risk day count (~0 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 8.4 hours in December (winter) to 16 hours in June (summer), which is a difference of 7.6 hours.
Northern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
A month-by-month ranking of key weather risks and comforts for this destination, based on historical climate data.
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Jan 4 risk days | Feb 5 risk days | Mar 5 risk days | Apr 5 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jul 2 risk days | Aug 2 risk days | Jun 8 risk days | Sep 16 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Aug 44 km/h | Sep 46 km/h | Jun 46 km/h | Jul 48 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Jul 65 / 100 | Aug 64 / 100 | Jun 57 / 100 | Sep 45 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Oct 83 / 100 | Apr 82 / 100 | Nov 81 / 100 | Jan 80 / 100 |
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Travel planning FAQ
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
The best months to visit Munich depend on your preferences. For warm weather, July is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, February, January, November tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
July is typically the warmest month in Munich, with average high temperatures reaching around 23°C (73°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
January is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around -3°C (27°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
May typically sees the most rainfall in Munich, averaging around 115mm (4.5 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
February is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 56mm (2.2 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Munich range from average lows of 5°C (41°F) to highs of 14°C (56°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Munich. UV levels can reach 7 during peak months, which is considered high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.