Frauenkirche, Munich
Frauenkirche is a Gothic brick Catholic cathedral and parish church in Munich. Built by architect Jörg von Halsbach, this architectural heritage monument in Bavaria was opened in 1494. It is the 33rd most looked-up sight in Germany on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is open daily from 07:30 to 20:30, and the tower is available for ascent from 10:00 to 17:00. Entry is free, but the tower ascent costs €7.50 for adults and €5.50 for children. The site is wheelchair accessible. Munich Airport is 29 km away, and the location is 503 km from Berlin. The building has a height of 99 m and a length of 109 m.
July is the warmest month with an average high of 23 °C, though it is also the wettest month with 134 mm of rain. January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3 °C and lows of -4 °C. Visitors can combine a visit with other nearby locations, including the New Town Hall (0.2 km), Munich Residenz (0.5 km), Glyptothek (1.1 km), Alte Pinakothek (1.1 km), and the Deutsches Museum (1.2 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 134 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 57 | 49 | 66 | 66 | 104 | 117 | 134 | 116 | 86 | 69 | 67 | 70 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
