Early winter · Weather & things to do
Munich in December
Munich cools off: highs slip to 38°F (3°C), from 47°F in November, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 39/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.7 in (68 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 39/100 · Tough
What December feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 38°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 2.7 in (68 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 82%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 10 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May and September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 27°F.
- Snow becomes likely from December, so check road and trail conditions.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 10 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 51/100 in November to 39/100.
- December sits inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Munich in December
With highs near 38°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus
Main square with a Glockenspiel that chimes at 11am and noon.
Munich Residenz
Former royal palace with 130 rooms, the Antiquarium and the Treasury.
Englischer Garten
Huge city park with river surfers at the Eisbach wave and the Chinese Tower beer garden.
Hofbräuhaus
Historic beer hall with brass bands and long tables.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Schneider Bräuhaus
Wheat beer hall serving Bavarian classics like Weisswurst.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in December
- Füssen in December~57 mi · highs 38°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Salzburg in December~72 mi · highs 38°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Nuremberg in December~94 mi · highs 38°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hallstatt in December~104 mi · highs 41°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Munich in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Munich?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 39/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May and September. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow. December is inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
How cold is Munich in December?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Munich in December?
Some: about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1133 mm).
What should I pack for Munich in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.7 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in December
- Bavaria & the Romantic Road May – Oct, Dec
Planning Munich in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.