Best time to visit Munich
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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.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Munich
17 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Munich).
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VIP Daytrip Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Grotto from Munich - 2
Fall in Love with Munich in a Private Old Town Walking Tour - 3
Private - Viktualienmarkt Food Tour and Beyond - best Munich tastings - 4
Oktoberfest Table Experience with Beer Food and Local Host - 5
Exclusive private Vantour to Germany's Highest Mountain Zugspitze - 6
Munich Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems - 7
Munich Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury Private Tour - 8
Munich: Neuschwanstein by Bus inc. Oberammergau OR Alpine Coaster - 9
Full-Day Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich - 10
Dachau Memorial Half-Day Tour from Munich (Early-Start) - 11
Classic Bike Tour daily @ 11.30am with Beer Garden stop & Surfers - 12
Munich Ghosts and Spirits Evening Walking Tour - 13
Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train - 14
Munich City Walking Tour, includes Third Reich & Viktualienmarkt - 15
Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich - 16
Neuschwanstein Castle Late Start Tour from Munich - 17
Neuschwanstein Castle, Ettal Abbey and Oberammergau Private Tour from Munich
Last refreshed 2026-05-27.
Similar climatesZurich96% · Lucerne93% · Salzburg93%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Munich (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 Munich'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 | -2–5 | 1 | 13 | 167 | 12.8 | 73% | 19 | 111 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Feb | 0–9 | 5 | 14 | 156 | 11.1 | 66% | 22 | 138 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Mar | 1–11 | 7 | 12 | 146 | 12.2 | 59% | 18 | 191 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 3–14 | 10 | 14 | 178 | 12.7 | 57% | 17 | 207 | 4 | Quiet | 5 |
| May | 8–18 | 16 | 16 | 200 | 12.5 | 61% | 16 | 232 | 5 | Quiet | 6 |
| Jun | 13–23 | 22 | 15 | 165 | 11.0 | 59% | 15 | 263 | 6 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jul | 14–24 | 24 | 15 | 152 | 10.1 | 57% | 15 | 270 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Aug | 14–24 | 24 | 15 | 184 | 12.3 | 62% | 15 | 239 | 5 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 11–20 | 19 | 13 | 152 | 11.7 | 68% | 14 | 207 | 4 | Busy | 7 |
| Oct | 7–16 | 14 | 12 | 136 | 11.3 | 72% | 15 | 160 | 2 | Moderate | 6 |
| Nov | 2–8 | 5 | 13 | 146 | 11.2 | 78% | 15 | 116 | 1 | Peak | 4 |
| Dec | -1–5 | 1 | 14 | 188 | 13.4 | 78% | 17 | 91 | 1 | Moderate | 3 |
UV Index in Munich by Month
UV index in Munich peaks at 6 (high) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
July
8/1014–24°C · 15 rain days (152h) · 270 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
June
7/1013–23°C · 15 rain days (165h) · 263 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
September
7/1011–20°C · 13 rain days (152h) · 207 sun hours · 68% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
4/10-2–5°C (feels 1°C) · 13 rain days (167h) · 111 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
4/100–9°C (feels 5°C) · 14 rain days (156h) · 138 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
5/101–11°C (feels 7°C) · 12 rain days (146h) · 191 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
5/103–14°C (feels 10°C) · 14 rain days (178h) · 207 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
May
6/108–18°C (feels 16°C) · 16 rain days (200h) · 232 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
August
7/1014–24°C · 15 rain days (184h) · 239 sun hours · 62% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
6/107–16°C (feels 14°C) · 12 rain days (136h) · 160 sun hours · 72% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
November
4/102–8°C (feels 5°C) · 13 rain days (146h) · 116 sun hours · 78% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
3/10-1–5°C (feels 1°C) · 14 rain days (188h) · 91 sun hours · 78% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Munich
When is the best time to visit Munich?
July is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 14–24°C (15 rainy days). The top three months by score are July, June, September.
What is the worst time to visit Munich?
December is the lowest-scoring month (3/10). Typical conditions: -1–5°C (14 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Munich?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. 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 Munich have good weather but fewer tourists?
July (climate 8/10, crowd index 23) and June (climate 7/10, crowd index 16) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Munich by month?
UV peaks at 6 (high) in June and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 6, Jul 6, Aug 5, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Munich in June?
June is the peak UV month in Munich, 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 Munich 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.
Is air quality in Munich bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 6 months: January, February, March, October, November, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 13 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 23 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.