Munich at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,970 h
- Rain a year
- 950 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 524 m
Climate in Munich
Munich has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year, Munich is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Munich in October?
In October, Munich is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Munich.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min07:31 – 18:27
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Munich
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Munich, 39 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Munich: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Munich has about 11 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 3° | −3° | 3.3 h | 12 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 6° | −3° | 4.2 h | 11 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 10° | 0° | 5.5 h | 12 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 14° | 4° | 6.9 h | 12 | 62 |
| MayMay | 66 | 18° | 9° | 6.6 h | 16 | 113 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 22° | 12° | 7.4 h | 14 | 100 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 23° | 14° | 7.5 h | 15 | 106 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 23° | 14° | 7.1 h | 14 | 105 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 19° | 10° | 5.7 h | 12 | 84 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 14° | 6° | 4.2 h | 11 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 8° | 1° | 3.3 h | 10 | 63 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 4° | −2° | 3.0 h | 13 | 67 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
48.14° N, 11.58° E · 524 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Munich
The best time to visit Munich is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent in March and from May to September and in December; the wettest month is May with 113 mm.
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, May – Sep, Dec
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Munich month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January3° · 3 h
In January, Munich is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 63 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Munich.
Munich in January19February6° · 4 h
In February, Munich is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Munich.
Munich in February28March10° · 6 h
In March, Munich is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Munich.
Munich in March57April14° · 7 h
In April, Munich is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Munich.
Munich in April66May18° · 7 h
In May, Munich is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Munich.
Munich in May74June22° · 7 h
In June, Munich is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Munich.
Munich in June71July23° · 8 h
In July, Munich is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 106 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Munich.
Munich in July73August23° · 7 h
In August, Munich is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Munich.
Munich in August72September19° · 6 h
In September, Munich is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Munich.
Munich in September49October14° · 4 h
In October, Munich is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Munich.
Munich in October17November8° · 3 h
In November, Munich is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Munich.
Munich in November11December4° · 3 h
In December, Munich is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Munich.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 940 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Munich
When is the best time to visit Munich?
The best time to visit Munich is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Munich?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Munich?
Rain is most frequent in March and from May to September and in December; the wettest month is May with 113 mm. The driest month is February with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Munich get?
Munich gets around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Munich in?
Munich uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Munich?
A nonstop flight from London to Munich takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 940 km.
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