Munich Weather Forecast
Munich weather: 52°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Munich is a city in Germany. Munich is known for Oktoberfest and Bavarian Alps access. It has a population of about 1.5 million.
Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in Munich with overcast. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 46°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Munich is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is Munich Airport (MUC), about 18 mi away. Nearby highlights include Neuschwanstein Castle, Zugspitze, Lake Constance and Swiss National Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is 7.6°F below the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Munich today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Munich right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:43 PM, Oct 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Munich
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | 🌦️ Light showers | 53° / 46° | 100% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌦️ Light rain | 55° / 43° | 55% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 53° / 39° | 55% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 39° | 52% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 55° / 38° | 88% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 40° | 46% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 56° / 35° | 28% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 37° | 24% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 42° | 15% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 52° / 39° | 10% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 48° / 39° | 10% | 2 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 46° / 41° | 22% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 45° / 38° | 25% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 46° / 34° | 18% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 47° / 32° | — | 8 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 33° | — | 6 mph | 2 |
Climate in Munich month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 27° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 34° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 36° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 42° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 67° | 49° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 58° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 76° | 59° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 59° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 68° | 52° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 45° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 47° | 35° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 31° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Munich
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Munich
Go in April, May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Munich
1 airports mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Munich?
Munich is a city in Germany. Its coordinates are 48.1351, 11.582. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Munich right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Munich?
April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Munich, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Munich in?
Munich observes Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00). The local time is 3:43 PM.
How many people live in Munich?
Munich has a population of approximately 1.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to Munich?
The closest airports are Munich Airport (MUC), 18 mi away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 148 mi away and Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 182 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Munich?
Popular options include Neuschwanstein Castle, Zugspitze, Lake Constance, Swiss National Park, Lake Lucerne and Lake Bled.
What places are in Munich?
Munich covers 1 places in this atlas, including Munich Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
