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Unterammergau Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Unterammergau can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Unterammergau. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in July to a chilly 2°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Unterammergau has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1595 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Unterammergau, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 197 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 89 mm over 16 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Unterammergau Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Unterammergau enjoys sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 6.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 3.9 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Zugspitze, Germany (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Zugspitze, Germany (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Forecast for Unterammergau

Sun   Dec 22
4°C | -4°C
W 7 m/s
22 mm
overcast and heavy sleet

overcast and heavy sleet

Mon   Dec 23
-1°C | -5°C
W 5 m/s
23 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

Tue   Dec 24
-2°C | -7°C
W 5 m/s
19 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

The best time of year to visit Unterammergau 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Unterammergau?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Unterammergau?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Unterammergau?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Unterammergau?
    June tops the wettest month list with 197 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Unterammergau?
    January is the driest month with 89 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Unterammergau?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 180 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.