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Munich in December
What December 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
December is one of the best months to visit Munich. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -2°C (28°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 8.4 hours of daylight. Cold and festive, with mulled wine at Christmas markets on Marienplatz and in the Residenz courtyard.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -2°C (28°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 8.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Munich: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about -2°C (28°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with November (8°C (46°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 3°C (37°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:58
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 16:21
- Daylight
- About 8.4 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold, sometimes snowy days, Christmas markets, carnival and easy access to Alpine ski areas.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 4 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz (late November to 24 December)
- Tollwood winter festival on the Theresienwiese (usually December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Gallery · Maxvorstadt
Alte Pinakothek
One of the world's great Old Masters galleries, with European paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries, including Albrecht Dürer's 1500 self-portrait, one of the largest Rubens collections anywhere, and works by Rembrandt, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Gallery · Maxvorstadt
Pinakothek der Moderne
Start with the design collection in the basement, especially if you are visiting with teenagers.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -2°C and 11 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Munich?
It is one of the best months to visit Munich. Cold and festive, with mulled wine at Christmas markets on Marienplatz and in the Residenz courtyard.
+How warm is Munich in December?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -2°C (28°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Munich in December?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.