AI-generatedMurnau am Staffelsee at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,860 h
- Rain a year
- 1,398 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 698 m
Climate in Murnau am Staffelsee
Murnau am Staffelsee 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 4 °C. With around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year, Murnau am Staffelsee is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Murnau am Staffelsee
The best time to visit Murnau am Staffelsee is from May to September. Rain is frequent from March to April, in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 169 mm.
Murnau am Staffelsee through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Murnau am Staffelsee in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Murnau am Staffelsee in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Murnau am Staffelsee in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Murnau am Staffelsee in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Oct, Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3218:29
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:13–08:14 · evening 17:47–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:01–07:13 · evening 18:48–19:00
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Murnau am Staffelsee compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Murnau am Staffelsee in October?
In October, Murnau am Staffelsee is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:32 – 18:29
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Murnau am Staffelsee
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Murnau am Staffelsee: score 67 against 48. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 67better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 17 |
| Rainfall | 95 mmbetter | 169 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Murnau am Staffelsee month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January4° · 3.0 h
In January, Murnau am Staffelsee is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in January15February5° · 3.7 h
In February, Murnau am Staffelsee is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in February18March9° · 4.8 h
In March, Murnau am Staffelsee is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 92 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in March48April14° · 6.0 h
In April, Murnau am Staffelsee is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 97 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in April61May18° · 6.4 h
In May, Murnau am Staffelsee is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 168 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in May64June21° · 7.0 h
In June, Murnau am Staffelsee is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in June67July23° · 7.5 h
In July, Murnau am Staffelsee is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 169 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in July67August23° · 7.2 h
In August, Murnau am Staffelsee is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 165 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in August65September18° · 5.4 h
In September, Murnau am Staffelsee is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 128 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in September48October14° · 4.2 h
In October, Murnau am Staffelsee is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in October18November9° · 3.2 h
In November, Murnau am Staffelsee is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in November10December6° · 2.7 h
In December, Murnau am Staffelsee is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee.
Murnau am Staffelsee in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Murnau am Staffelsee
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
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 | 12 | 4° | −1° | 3.0 h | 12 | 79 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 5° | −1° | 3.7 h | 12 | 74 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 9° | 2° | 4.8 h | 14 | 92 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 14° | 5° | 6.0 h | 14 | 97 |
| MayMay | 61 | 18° | 9° | 6.4 h | 19 | 168 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 21° | 13° | 7.0 h | 18 | 163 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 23° | 15° | 7.5 h | 17 | 169 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 23° | 15° | 7.2 h | 17 | 165 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 18° | 11° | 5.4 h | 15 | 128 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 14° | 8° | 4.2 h | 13 | 95 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 9° | 3° | 3.2 h | 12 | 85 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 6° | 0° | 2.7 h | 13 | 84 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Murnau am Staffelsee
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Murnau am Staffelsee, 38 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Murnau am Staffelsee: 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, Murnau am Staffelsee has about 13 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Murnau am Staffelsee
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Murnau am Staffelsee
How breezy and how cloudy Murnau am Staffelsee is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Murnau am Staffelsee typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Murnau am Staffelsee: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Murnau am Staffelsee
How often the day gets hot in Murnau am Staffelsee (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Murnau am Staffelsee has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Murnau am Staffelsee
When Murnau am Staffelsee is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Murnau am Staffelsee has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 17 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Murnau am Staffelsee
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Murnau am Staffelsee in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Murnau am Staffelsee has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 940 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Germany
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- German
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +49
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Murnau am Staffelsee vs Garmisch-Partenkirchen
In October Garmisch-Partenkirchen has the better holiday weather (score 53 vs 48). During the day Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 1 °C warmer than Murnau am Staffelsee.
| in October | Murnau am Staffelsee | Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr, Jun – Oct |
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In October, Murnau am Staffelsee ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Murnau am Staffelsee
When is the best time to visit Murnau am Staffelsee?
The best time to visit Murnau am Staffelsee 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 Murnau am Staffelsee?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Murnau am Staffelsee?
Rain is frequent from March to April, in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 169 mm. The driest month is February with 74 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Murnau am Staffelsee get?
Murnau am Staffelsee gets around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Murnau am Staffelsee in?
Murnau am Staffelsee is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Murnau am Staffelsee?
A nonstop flight from London to Murnau am Staffelsee takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 940 km.
Which school holidays are best for Murnau am Staffelsee?
Murnau am Staffelsee has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 62, summer holidays 67, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 11.