Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Munich in January
This is the coldest month in Munich: highs average 36°F (2°C) and lows 24°F (-4°C), with about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 38/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 36°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 24°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.1 in (78 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 38/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Highs only reach about 36°F (2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Only about 8 h 34 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May and September.
- Comfort holds steady from December (39 → 38/100).
- Our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends May – Oct, Dec, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 24°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.1 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Munich in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Deutsches Museum
Large science and technology museum on an island in the Isar.
Why now Our curated notes list it for "rainy day", which suits a wetter month.
Schneider Bräuhaus
Wheat beer hall serving Bavarian classics like Weisswurst.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Hofbräuhaus
Historic beer hall with brass bands and long tables.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Alte Pinakothek
Old Masters gallery with Dürer, Rubens and Rembrandt.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Viktualienmarkt
Open-air food market with sausage stands and a beer garden.
Nearby in January
- Füssen in January~57 mi · highs 36°F, 3.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Salzburg in January~72 mi · highs 37°F, 3.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Nuremberg in January~94 mi · highs 36°F, 2.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Hallstatt in January~104 mi · highs 38°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Munich?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 38/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May and September. Expect highs of 36°F (2°C) and 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain or snow. Our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends May – Oct, Dec, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Munich in January?
Average highs are 36°F (2°C) and average lows 24°F (-4°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Munich in January?
Some: about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 6th-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 January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 24°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.1 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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