Month guide · Munich · Germany
Munich in October
What October is really like in Munich: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Oktoberfest ends early in the month, then golden autumn colours in the parks and quieter streets.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Munich: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with September (19°C (66°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:33
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:25
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
Autumn (September–November). Oktoberfest and golden autumn colours, then grey, quiet November with lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Long Night of Munich Museums (usually October)
- Kirchweihdult — autumn fair in Au (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Palace · Altstadt
Munich Residenz
The former royal palace of the Wittelsbach rulers is one of Germany's largest palaces, with more than 100 rooms open to visitors, including the Renaissance Antiquarium hall.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Museumsinsel
Deutsches Museum
Pick two or three sections; it is impossible to see everything in one visit.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · Olympiapark
BMW Welt and BMW Museum
Next to BMW's four-cylinder headquarters tower, BMW Welt is a free showroom with a swirling glass and steel roof, displaying current cars and motorcycles.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Gallery · Maxvorstadt
Alte Pinakothek
Visit on a Sunday, when Bavarian state galleries charge a symbolic entry fee, but expect more visitors.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 6°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Munich?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 October a good time to visit Munich?
It is a shoulder-season month. Oktoberfest ends early in the month, then golden autumn colours in the parks and quieter streets.
+How warm is Munich in October?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Munich in October?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.