Munich Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in July to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Munich has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1100 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Munich offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between June (126 mm) and February (67 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.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
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. 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 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
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The best time of year to visit Munich in Germany
During the months of June, 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:
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 126 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 240 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
