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The best time to visit Munich

Best weather May–SepPeak season Jun–Sep and Dec3h 30m behind India
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Munich is at its best from May to September.

It is busiest and priciest in June to September and December.

Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.

Munich month by month

Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.

MonthWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026 15° / 7°some rain, 59 mm Shoulder
OktoberfestDussehra
November 2026 8° / 2°some rain, 66 mm Shoulder
Diwali
December 2026 5° / -1°some rain, 67 mm Peak
Christmas and New Year
January 2027 4° / -2°some rain, 71 mm Shoulder
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027 7° / -1°some rain, 57 mm Shoulder
Winter: -3 to 4°C with snow likely. The Alps' ski season runs from December to March.
March 2027 11° / 1°some rain, 55 mm Shoulder
HoliGood Friday weekendEaster
April 2027 15° / 4°some rain, 60 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
May 2027Best weather 18° / 9°rainy spells, 107 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
June 2027Best weather 23° / 14°rainy spells, 104 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
July 2027Best weather 24° / 15°rainy spells, 101 mm Peak
Student rush
August 2027Best weather 24° / 15°rainy spells, 112 mm Peak
Student rush
September 2027Best weather 20° / 11°some rain, 85 mm Peak
Oktoberfest

Dates to plan around

Festivals, holidays and closures in Munich, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.

  • 19 Sep – 4 OctOktoberfestMunich's beer festival: hotels charge two to three times their usual rates, so book early or stay outside the city.
  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 20 Jul – 31 Aug · expectedStudent rushThousands of Indian students fly out for autumn intakes, so fares from India to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe peak from late July through August.
  • 18 Sep – 3 OctOktoberfestMunich's beer festival: hotels charge two to three times their usual rates, so book early or stay outside the city.
  • 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.

Flights to Munich from India

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Munich?

The best weather in Munich is from May to September. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is June to September and December.

When is Munich most crowded?

Peak season is June to September and December, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.

What is the cheapest way to fly to Munich from India?

Of the Indian cities we track, Mumbai has the lowest fare right now: ₹40,772 (return, 10 nights) for Sat 6 Feb.

How hot does Munich get?

The hottest month is July, with average highs of 24°C; the coolest nights come in January, around -2°C.

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