Munich Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Munich has a temperate maritime climate. The proximity tot the Alps and higher altitude play a big role on the climate of Munich. It causes the city to have more rain and snow compared to other German cities. The warmest month is July and the coolest month is on average January. Best time to visit Munich would be in spring from May till June while temperatures are not to warm yet.
Monthly Temperature in Munich
The climate in Munich is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July to a chilly 4°C (39°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in July to around -2°C (28°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Munich
Munich has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1100 mm (43 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Munich offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month June (126 mm (5 in)) and the driest month February (67 mm (2.6 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Munich Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Munich
For those who appreciate different seasons, Munich serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.0 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Munich by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Munich.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 82%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Munich 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
