Best time to visit Munich

Compare months and seasons by weather, crowds, hotel prices and key events. Pick the month that fits your priorities.

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Season overview

Sweet spot: April–May and late September (pre-Oktoberfest)

Temperatures 12–22 °C, clear skies, everything open. May is arguably Munich's best month. Late September is perfect — before Oktoberfest madness, warm days and the Alps starting to show autumn colours.

Summer (July–August): warm and beautiful, peak prices

The city is lovely at 20–25 °C and the lakes (Starnberger See, Chiemsee) fill up. Expect peak prices and queues. Englischer Garten's Eisbach surfers and beer gardens are at their best.

Winter (December–February): cold, festive and cheap

Temperatures drop to -5 to 5 °C. The Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz is one of Germany's finest. Skiing in the Alps is excellent. January–February offer the best hotel deals.