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Munich in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Munich. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Pleasant early autumn, but Oktoberfest sends hotel prices to their yearly peak from mid-September.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in September
September is the 5th-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 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with August (24°C (75°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:50
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:27
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Oktoberfest and golden autumn colours, then grey, quiet November with lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 5 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Oktoberfest (usually from mid or late September to the first Sunday in October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 10°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Munich?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Munich?
It is one of the best months to visit Munich. Pleasant early autumn, but Oktoberfest sends hotel prices to their yearly peak from mid-September.
+How warm is Munich in September?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Munich in September?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.