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Munich in February
What February is really like in Munich: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Photo: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 5°C (41°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Still cold; carnival parties peak before Lent and skiers pass through for the Alps.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 5°C (41°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Munich: days average 5°C (41°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (3°C (37°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:20
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:35
- Daylight
- About 10.1 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, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in September). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Fasching street celebrations at the Viktualienmarkt (usually Shrove Tuesday)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Maxvorstadt
Lenbachhaus
The Italianate villa of the 19th-century painter Franz von Lenbach, extended with a modern wing, holds the world's largest collection of works by the Blue Rider group, including Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc and Gabriele Münter.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Landmark · Altstadt
Marienplatz and the Neues Rathaus
Arrive ten minutes early and stand towards the back of the square near the Fischbrunnen fountain, where the view up to the tower is clearer than from under it.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
Religious site · Altstadt
Frauenkirche
The late-Gothic brick cathedral with two onion-domed towers of about 99 metres is the symbol of Munich; the city still limits buildings in the centre so they do not exceed its height.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
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Park · Schwabing
Englischer Garten
Rent a bike to cover the length of the park, stopping at the Chinesischer Turm for a beer and pretzel.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 5°C, lows near -3°C and 9 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.
Is February a good time to visit Munich?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–July, September and December are better overall. Compare every month.
Munich in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Munich?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold; carnival parties peak before Lent and skiers pass through for the Alps.
+How warm is Munich in February?
Average highs are around 5°C (41°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Munich in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.