Best time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Garmisch-Partenkirchen).
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Neuschwanstein Castle Private Tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen - 2
Private Linderhof Palace Tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen - 3
A Private Day Tour of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze Mountain - 4
Oberammergau Private Guided Walking Guided Tour - 5
Neuschwanstein Castle and Murnau Village Tour from Garmisch - 6
Swarovski Crystal World and Innsbruck from Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Last refreshed 2026-06-20.
Similar climatesKitzbühel96% · Zell am See92% · Grindelwald91%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Garmisch-Partenkirchen (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Garmisch-Partenkirchen's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4–5 | 1 | 14 | 197 | 14.1 | 72% | 11 | 124 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | -2–8 | 5 | 14 | 181 | 12.9 | 67% | 12 | 136 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | -1–10 | 7 | 14 | 187 | 13.4 | 64% | 11 | 185 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 2–13 | 11 | 16 | 245 | 15.3 | 61% | 11 | 204 | 4 | Quiet | 4 |
| May | 7–17 | 16 | 21 | 312 | 14.9 | 69% | 10 | 215 | 4 | Quiet | 1 |
| Jun | 12–22 | 22 | 20 | 261 | 13.1 | 67% | 10 | 248 | 6 | Quiet | 1 |
| Jul | 14–23 | 24 | 21 | 287 | 13.7 | 69% | 10 | 258 | 6 | Quiet | 1 |
| Aug | 14–23 | 24 | 20 | 261 | 13.1 | 70% | 10 | 229 | 5 | Moderate | 1 |
| Sep | 11–20 | 20 | 18 | 231 | 12.8 | 72% | 10 | 203 | 4 | Quiet | 1 |
| Oct | 7–17 | 16 | 14 | 185 | 13.2 | 71% | 11 | 168 | 2 | Quiet | 3 |
| Nov | 1–10 | 8 | 13 | 176 | 13.5 | 72% | 11 | 129 | 1 | Busy | 6 |
| Dec | -3–5 | 2 | 17 | 215 | 12.6 | 75% | 11 | 101 | 1 | Peak | 6 |
UV Index in Garmisch-Partenkirchen by Month
UV index in Garmisch-Partenkirchen peaks at 6 (high) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
February
7/10-2–8°C (feels 5°C) · 14 rain days (181h) · 136 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
January
7/10-4–5°C (feels 1°C) · 14 rain days (197h) · 124 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
6/10-3–5°C (feels 2°C) · 17 rain days (215h) · 101 sun hours · 75% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
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March
6/10-1–10°C (feels 7°C) · 14 rain days (187h) · 185 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
4/102–13°C (feels 11°C) · 16 rain days (245h) · 204 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
May
1/107–17°C · 21 rain days (312h) · 215 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
1/1012–22°C · 20 rain days (261h) · 248 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
July
1/1014–23°C (feels 24°C) · 21 rain days (287h) · 258 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
August
1/1014–23°C (feels 24°C) · 20 rain days (261h) · 229 sun hours · 70% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
September
1/1011–20°C · 18 rain days (231h) · 203 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
October
3/107–17°C · 14 rain days (185h) · 168 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
November
6/101–10°C (feels 8°C) · 13 rain days (176h) · 129 sun hours · 72% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Garmisch-Partenkirchen
When is the best time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
February is the highest-scoring month (7/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: -2–8°C (14 rainy days). The top three months by score are February, January, December.
What is the worst time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
July is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 14–23°C (21 rainy days).
Is Garmisch-Partenkirchen too hot in summer?
6 months (May, June, July, August, September, October) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in December. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Garmisch-Partenkirchen have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 7/10, crowd index 9) and February (climate 7/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Garmisch-Partenkirchen by month?
UV peaks at 6 (high) in June and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 4, Jun 6, Jul 6, Aug 5, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in June?
June is the peak UV month in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with a daily-peak UV index of 6 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.