I often get questioned by friends and readers about what they should pack to Munich in a specific month. Well, this is always a tricky question, because Munich is one of those places where in one day you can have the four seasons of the year. Sometimes early in the morning is 6°C and in the middle of the day is around 20°C. I have seen sun, rain, windstorm and snow on the same day.
So, answering to that question is never easy, it always involve a long explanation. But since I’m not the kind of person who gives up easily on something, I put some extra work, did my research, added a little bit of experience, and came up with a list that might be very helpful to all of you when packing to Munich in every month of the year, plus extra useful information regarding the weather.
To make your navigation throughout the post easier, you can jump straight to the month you are planning to visit Munich. You may find similar items for different months, especially winter and summer. Remember, these are just the must packs, clothing items that will make a difference on your trip.
January
Average temperature: -5°C to 16°C (temperature can reach up to -18°C)
Possibility of:
✓Rain
✓Snow
✓Strong wind
Must packs
Winter coat
Gloves
Boots
Waterproof boots/snow boots
Winter hats
Long sleeve t-shirts
Jeans/Leggings
Scarfs
Pullovers/Cardigans
Warm socks/ Thermal tights (I love them, great for when it’s really cold and you need to spend the day outside)
Also recommended
Jacket
Hoodies
Umbrella
February
Average temperature: -10°C to 9°C (temperature can reach up to -18°C)
Possibility of:
✓Rain
✓Snow
Must packs
Winter coat
Gloves
Boots
Waterproof boots/snow boots
Winter hats
Long sleeve t-shirts
Jeans/Leggings
Pullovers/Cardigans
Scarfs
Warm socks/ Thermal tights
Also recommended
Hoodies
Umbrella
March
Average temperature: -1°C to 17°C
Possibility of:
✓Rain
✓Snow
✓Strong wind
Must packs
Winter coat
Jacket/trench coat
Winter hats
Boots//Rain boots/Chucks/Sneakers
Hoodies
Long sleeve t-shirts
Cardigans/ Pullovers
Jeans/Leggings
Scarfs/Light scarfs
Warm socks
Umbrella
Also recommended
Gloves
Thermal tights
April
Average temperature: -1°C to 22°C
Possibility of:
✓Rain (The rain season is about to begin. From April to June, expect rain at any day)
✓Snow
✓Strong wind
April is the most challenging month to pack to Munich, as you may experience the four seasons in one day (really). In Germany we say “April macht was er will”, which means ‘April does what it wants’. The weather forecast can change at any time.
Must packs
Jacket/trench coat/rain jacket
Boots/chucks/sneakers
Rain boots
Hoodies
Long sleeve t-shirts
Cardigans
Jeans/Leggings
Light scarfs
Umbrella
Also recommended
Pullovers
T-shirts
May
Average temperature: 6°C to 28°C
Possibility of:
✓Rain (May is one of the months that rains the most!)
Must packs
Rain jacket/jacket
Rain boots
Chucks/Sneakers/ Flip-flops/Flats (warmer days are possible, yay!)
Hoodies
Long sleeve t-shirts
T-shirts/Tanks
Cardigans
Jeans/Leggings
Shorts/Skirts
Umbrella
Also recommended
Trench coat
Light scarfs
June
Average temperature: 9°C to 29°C
Possibility of:
✓Rain
✓High temperatures
Note that in both June and July, the weather can be chilly, so make sure to check the weather forecast.
Must packs
Long sleeves t-shirts
T-shirts/Tanks
Cardigans
Jeans/Leggings
Shorts/Skirts/Dresses
Flip-flops/Sneakers/Chucks/Flats (you pick)
Umbrella
Rain jacket
Also recommended
Hoodies
July
Average temperature: 11°C to 38°C (temperature can reach up to 40°C)
Possibility of:
✓Rain
✓High Temperatures
Must packs
T-shirts/Tanks
Cardigans
Jeans/Leggings
Shorts/Skirts
Sun cream
Hat(s)
Hair bands
Flip-flops/Sneakers/ Chucks/ Flats (you pick)
Also recommended
Long sleeve t-shirts
Umbrella (check the weather forecast)
August
Average temperature: 9°C to 27°C
Possibility of:
✓Rain
✓High Temperatures
Must packs
T-shirts
Cardigans
Leggings
Shorts/Skirts
Sun cream
Hat(s)
Hair bands
Shoes of your choice (especially flip flops, sneakers, flats)
Also recommended
Long sleeve t-shirts
Jeans
Umbrella (check the weather forecast)
September
Average temperature: 4°C to 26°C
Possibility of:
✓Rain
Must packs
Jacket/trench coat
T-shirts
Long sleeves t-shirts
Cardigans/Pullovers
Hoodies
Jeans/Leggings
Sneakers/ankle boots
Light scarfs
Umbrella
Tip: since on the last weekend of September the Oktoberfest begins, you can check my packing for the Oktoberfest recommendations.
Also recommended
Shorts (the beginning of the month can still be warm enough to wear them)
October
Average temperature: 1°C to 26°C
Possibility of:
✓Rain
Must packs
Jacket/trench coat/rain jacket
Jeans/leggings
Cardigans/ Pullovers
Hoodies
Scarfs
Winter hats
Warm socks
Sneakers/Boots (up to you)
Umbrella
Also recommended
Rain boots
November
Average temperature: 0°C to 22°C
Possibility of:
✓Rain
Must packs
Jacket/trench coat/rain jacket
Jeans/leggings
Cardigans/ Pullovers
Hoodies
Scarfs
Winter hats
Warm socks
Sneakers/Boots (up to you)
Also recommended
Winter coat (check the weather forecast)
Umbrella
Rain boots
December
Average temperature: -11°C to 14°C
Possibility of:
✓Rain
✓Snow
Must packs
Winter coat
Gloves
Boots
Winter hats
Hoodies
Long sleeve t-shirts
Pullovers
Jeans/Leggings
Scarfs
Warm socks/ Thermal tights
Also recommended
Waterproof boots/snow boots (sometimes snows enough to wear one)
For the cold months
Lip balm for dry lips
Body lotion
Face moisturizer
Don’t forget the basics
Underwear
Basic socks
Pajamas
Personal hygiene items
Beauty items (make-up, etc)
Purse/Backpack
Gadgets (earplugs, chargers, phone, laptop, camera)
Medicine
Observations
- December, January and February are the coldest months. Take into consideration that some years snows more/less than others.
- Always check the weather forecast before closing your suitcase, ALWAYS!
- Weather average temperatures were based on data provided by Wetter.com
Have a safe trip!
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