Month guide · Munich · Germany
Munich in August
What August is really like in Munich: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. Summer holiday month; many locals go away, but beer gardens and lakes stay busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Munich: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with July (24°C (75°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:28
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Long, warm days for beer gardens, river swimming and lake trips, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Munich, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · Fröttmaning
Allianz Arena
FC Bayern's stadium, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, is wrapped in inflated panels that glow red at night on match days.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- Kids
- After dark
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Palace · Altstadt
Munich Residenz
Buy the combined ticket for the Residenz Museum and the Treasury, and allow a full afternoon.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Museumsinsel
Deutsches Museum
On an island in the Isar, this is one of the world's largest museums of science and technology, with aircraft, ships, mining tunnels, early computers and hands-on exhibits for children.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · Olympiapark
BMW Welt and BMW Museum
Visit BMW Welt for free, then decide whether the museum interests you; combine with the Olympiapark next door.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 13°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Munich?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–July, September and December are better overall. Compare every month.
Munich in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Munich?
It is a shoulder-season month. Summer holiday month; many locals go away, but beer gardens and lakes stay busy.
+How warm is Munich in August?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Munich in August?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.