Month guide · Munich · Germany
Munich in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.2 hours of daylight. Grey and chilly, with lower prices before the Christmas markets open late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Munich: days average 8°C (46°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with October (14°C (57°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:21
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:36
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
Autumn (September–November). Oktoberfest and golden autumn colours, then grey, quiet November with lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in September). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Christmas markets open (usually late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Altstadt
St. Peter's Church tower
Climb when the weather report mentions föhn; it brings crystal-clear views of the mountains.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Photo spot
- Active
Architecture · Altstadt
Odeonsplatz, Theatinerkirche and Hofgarten
Odeonsplatz is framed by the Feldherrnhalle loggia, modelled on Florence's Loggia dei Lanzi, and the ochre baroque Theatine Church.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Couples
Zoo · Thalkirchen
Hellabrunn Zoo
Combine it with a walk or bike ride along the Isar back towards the centre.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
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
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near 1°C and 10 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 November 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 November a good time to visit Munich?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey and chilly, with lower prices before the Christmas markets open late in the month.
+How warm is Munich in November?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Munich in November?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.