Month guide · Munich · Germany
Munich in May
What May is really like in Munich: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Munich. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 15.2 hours of daylight. Warm days, maypoles and full beer gardens; several public holidays bring busy long weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 4th-warmest month in Munich: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with April (14°C (57°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:34
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:45
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Changeable weather, blossoming parks, the strong-beer season and the spring beer festival; beer gardens reopen as it warms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
- Maidult — traditional fair and market in Au (usually early May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 8°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Munich?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Munich?
It is one of the best months to visit Munich. Warm days, maypoles and full beer gardens; several public holidays bring busy long weekends.
+How warm is Munich in May?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Munich in May?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.