Late spring · Weather & things to do
Munich in May
Munich warms up: highs climb to 65°F (18°C), from 58°F in April, with lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 4.9 in (124 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 76/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 4.9 in (124 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 65°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 47°F (8°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.9 in (124 mm) across the month.
Plan around May
May is one of Munich's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May and September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 75/100.
- Comfort holds steady from April (74 → 76/100).
- May sits inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Munich in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Nymphenburg Palace
Baroque summer palace with large formal gardens and pavilions.
Why now May scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Englischer Garten
Huge city park with river surfers at the Eisbach wave and the Chinese Tower beer garden.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 4.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Munich Residenz
Former royal palace with 130 rooms, the Antiquarium and the Treasury.
Augustiner-Keller
Chestnut-shaded beer garden serving Augustiner from wooden barrels.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Viktualienmarkt
Open-air food market with sausage stands and a beer garden.
Nearby in May
- Füssen in May~57 mi · highs 62°F, 5.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Salzburg in May~72 mi · highs 66°F, 5.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Nuremberg in May~94 mi · highs 67°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Hallstatt in May~104 mi · highs 67°F, 5.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Munich?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 76/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 4.9 in (124 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
How hot is Munich in May?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Munich in May?
Yes: about 4.9 in (124 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1133 mm).
What should I pack for Munich in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Bavaria & the Romantic Road May – Oct, Dec
Planning Munich in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.