Munich, Germany — Climate
Munich Weather
Munich has a continental climate, strongly modified by the proximity of the Alps. In general summers are fairly warm and very wet, prone to thunderstorms, while winters are cold with light snowfalls. The Alps cause two unique aberrations in the weather in Munich. South westerly winds crossing the Alps can bring warm Föhnconditions, during any season but only on a few days a year, pushing up temperatures markedly even in winter. When north-westerly winds blow from the mountains, however, weather conditions known as Alpenstauoccur, most often in spring and summer, which bring unseasonably low temperatures, rain and even snow on odd days.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Munich
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall (inches) | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Rainfall (cm) | 46 | 43 | 48 | 56 | 89 | 109 | 99 | 99 | 69 | 48 | 56 | 48 |
| Min Temp (°C) | -5 °C | -4 °C | 0 °C | 3 °C | 7 °C | 10 °C | 12 °C | 12 °C | 8 °C | 4 °C | 0 °C | -4 °C |
| Max Temp (°C) | 1 °C | 3 °C | 8 °C | 13 °C | 18 °C | 21 °C | 23 °C | 23 °C | 19 °C | 13 °C | 6 °C | 2 °C |
| Min Temp (°F) | 23 °F | 25 °F | 32 °F | 37 °F | 45 °F | 50 °F | 54 °F | 54 °F | 46 °F | 39 °F | 32 °F | 25 °F |
| Max Temp (°F) | 34 °F | 37 °F | 46 °F | 55 °F | 64 °F | 70 °F | 73 °F | 73 °F | 66 °F | 55 °F | 43 °F | 36 °F |
| Good Weather | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
