Garmisch-Partenkirchen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Garmisch-Partenkirchen experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to very cold weather.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July to a very cold 1°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -8°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1738 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 217 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 92 mm over 16 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Garmisch-Partenkirchen Precipitation page.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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 61%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 43%. 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany
During the months of July and August 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:
Rainy season in Garmisch-Partenkirchen occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 217 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 92 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 230 hours of sunshine.
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