Munchen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The city of Munich is also referred to as moderately warm. Yet the winters are relatively cold, but temperatures below -25°C are rare. The main factors infuencing the weather in Munich are the proximity of the Alps and the Danube. Because of this combination, the weather can be very changeable. Munich also experiences in comparison to other German cities, a lot of rainy days.
Winters in Munich are usually very cold with lots of snow. Summer is a better time for a holliday to Munich. In this period dhe inhabitants live mostly outdoors, in one of the many parks or beer gardens in Munich. However the summers can also be very hot.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Munchen, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a chilly 4°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -2°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Munchen experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1012 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 113 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, February, still receives a respectable 63 mm of snow/rainfall.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Munchen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Munchen.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 86%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Munchen in Germany
During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 63 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 237 hours of sunshine.
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