Climate Insights for Munich

Paul-Löbe-Haus

Hottest
July
25°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
May
118 mm rain4.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Munich is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,002 mm of precipitation falls per year. Munich receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Munich is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Munich is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 39.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Munich receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Munich is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 30in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -2°FebMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: 0°MarMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°AprMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 4°MayMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 13°JulMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 14°AugMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°SepMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°OctMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 7°NovMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°DecMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 0°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 39°FAverage: 34°FMin: 29°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 38°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 51°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FAprMax: 59°FAverage: 49°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 40°FAverage: 36°FMin: 32°F
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Temperatures in Munich vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Munich vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 67°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 31mmFebPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 5mmAprPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 8mmDecPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 16mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 12inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 6in
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Munich is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,002 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 118 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 57 mm. That's 61 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.Munich is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2.2 in. That's 2.4 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 30in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 12in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Munich is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Munich is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Munich based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Munich based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C29 °F
4 °C39 °F
12 km/h7 mph
77 mm3 in
31 cm12 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
7 °C45 °F
12 km/h7 mph
61 mm2.4 in
11 cm4 in
Mar
2 °C35 °F
11 °C51 °F
11 km/h7 mph
57 mm2.2 in
5 cm2 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
15 °C59 °F
10 km/h6 mph
60 mm2.4 in
4 cm2 in
May
8 °C47 °F
18 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h5 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C58 °F
25 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
25 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C51 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
15 °C59 °F
9 km/h6 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
2 °C35 °F
8 °C46 °F
9 km/h6 mph
66 mm2.6 in
8 cm3 in
Dec
0 °C32 °F
5 °C40 °F
11 km/h7 mph
74 mm2.9 in
16 cm6 in