Climate in Munich — Annual Weather Overview
Munich has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 24.3°C) and the coolest is January (4.8°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 19.5°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 1103mm. August is the wettest month at 166.3mm, while January averages just 51.0mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.2 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 13.5°C, 242mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 23.7°C, 402mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 14.8°C, 241mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 6.0°C, 218mm rain.
Munich — Monthly Temperatures
Munich — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Munich stays reasonable all year.
Munich weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8°C | -2.0°C | 51.0mm | 4.7h | 12 | 8/10 |
| February | 8.1°C | -0.4°C | 78.4mm | 6.7h | 13 | 10/10 |
| March | 10.2°C | 0.1°C | 52.4mm | 8.4h | 11 | 10/10 |
| April | 13.1°C | 2.8°C | 74.9mm | 9.4h | 13 | 10/10 |
| May | 17.3°C | 7.7°C | 114.9mm | 10.0h | 16 | 9/10 |
| June | 23.1°C | 12.9°C | 136.6mm | 11.9h | 14 | 9/10 |
| July | 24.3°C | 14.2°C | 99.0mm | 11.7h | 15 | 10/10 |
| August | 23.6°C | 14.2°C | 166.3mm | 10.1h | 16 | 9/10 |
| September | 20.1°C | 10.6°C | 83.1mm | 9.5h | 10 | 10/10 |
| October | 15.9°C | 6.9°C | 72.6mm | 7.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| November | 8.5°C | 1.6°C | 85.3mm | 5.1h | 13 | 10/10 |
| December | 5.2°C | -1.1°C | 88.9mm | 3.8h | 14 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Munich have?
Munich has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 4.8°C in January to 24.3°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Munich?
July is the hottest month in Munich, with average highs of 24.3°C and lows of 14.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Munich?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 4.8°C and lows of -2.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Munich?
August is the wettest month, averaging 166.3mm of rainfall over around 16 rainy days.
How much rain does Munich get per year?
Munich receives around 1103mm of rain per year. The driest month is January (51.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Munich?
The best time to visit Munich is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.