Munich
City in Germany
Munich is a city in Germany with a population of about 1.5 million people in 2025. Located 504 km from Berlin, it draws visitors to sights such as Nymphenburg Palace, Munich Residenz, and the New Town Hall.
What to see
Visitors can explore historic architecture and cultural institutions, including Nymphenburg Palace, Munich Residenz, the Frauenkirche, and the New Town Hall. Art and history collections are housed at the Alte Pinakothek, Glyptothek, and the Deutsches Museum.
When to go
The warmest months are June through August, with daily highs between 20 °C and 23 °C and lows from 11 °C to 13 °C, though these months also see the most rain, peaking in July with 134 mm over about 19 days. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of 3 °C to 5 °C and lows of -4 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Munich Airport, located 29 km from the city.
Top sights in Munich
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 Munich (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Theatine Church, Munich