Best time to visit · Munich · Germany
The best time to visit Munich
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Original: Richard Bartz , Munich aka Makro Freak Derivative work: Crassic, CC BY-SA 2.5
Quick answer
The best times to visit Munich are May to July and September, when beer gardens are open and days are warm, and December for Christmas markets. Oktoberfest in late September is spectacular but sends hotel prices to their highest; book many months ahead or visit just afterwards in October.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–July, September and December
- Shoulder season
- April, August and October
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 24°C (75°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 3°C (37°F))
- Rainiest month
- June (~14 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February and November
Seasons
Munich has a continental-influenced climate: cold winters with snow and frost, warm summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and changeable springs and autumns. A warm föhn wind from the Alps sometimes brings clear, mild days.
March–May
Spring
Changeable weather, blossoming parks, the strong-beer season and the spring beer festival; beer gardens reopen as it warms.
June–August
Summer
Long, warm days for beer gardens, river swimming and lake trips, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
September–November
Autumn
Oktoberfest and golden autumn colours, then grey, quiet November with lower prices.
December–February
Winter
Cold, sometimes snowy days, Christmas markets, carnival and easy access to Alpine ski areas.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -3°C | 10 | 8.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 5°C | -3°C | 9 | 10.1 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 10°C | 1°C | 10 | 11.7 h | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 14°C | 4°C | 10 | 13.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 19°C | 8°C | 12 | 15.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 22°C | 12°C | 14 | 16 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 24°C | 14°C | 13 | 15.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 24°C | 13°C | 12 | 14.3 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 19°C | 10°C | 10 | 12.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| October | 14°C | 6°C | 9 | 10.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 8°C | 1°C | 10 | 9.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 4°C | -2°C | 11 | 8.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Fasching carnival season (January to February) |
| February | Fasching street celebrations at the Viktualienmarkt (usually Shrove Tuesday) |
| March | Starkbierzeit — strong-beer season in beer halls (usually during Lent) |
| April | Frühlingsfest — spring beer festival on the Theresienwiese (usually late April to early May) |
| May | Maidult — traditional fair and market in Au (usually early May) |
| June | Tollwood summer festival at Olympiapark (usually late June to July); Christopher Street Day — Pride (usually June or July) |
| July | Munich Opera Festival (usually July) |
| September | Oktoberfest (usually from mid or late September to the first Sunday in October) |
| October | Long Night of Munich Museums (usually October); Kirchweihdult — autumn fair in Au (usually October) |
| November | Christmas markets open (usually late November) |
| December | Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz (late November to 24 December); Tollwood winter festival on the Theresienwiese (usually December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February and November, and the sights are quietest in January–March and November.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Munich?
The best times to visit Munich are May to July and September, when beer gardens are open and days are warm, and December for Christmas markets. Oktoberfest in late September is spectacular but sends hotel prices to their highest; book many months ahead or visit just afterwards in October.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Munich?
Usually in January–February and November. Cold, often grey, with snow some days; museums and taverns are cosy and quiet.
+What is the rainiest month in Munich?
June, with about 14 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Munich get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F).