Munich in April
Good time to visit
April finally delivers on spring's promises with blooming trees and reopening beer gardens. The city shakes off its winter mood just as tourists start trickling back.
Weather
April brings proper spring with cherry blossoms blooming around the English Garden. Temperatures fluctuate wildly - pack for both 8°C mornings and 18°C afternoons. Light rain showers are common but brief.
15°C high4°C low11 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$110/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Easter holidays
- •Spring festivals in beer gardens
April Tips
- •English Garden becomes gorgeous for walks, especially near the Chinese Tower
- •Beer gardens start reopening - Augustiner-Keller leads the charge
- •Book accommodations early for Easter week when Germans travel domestically
All Months
May through October gives you the best weather and outdoor beer garden season. July and August are peak tourist months — expect crowds at Neuschwanstein and higher hotel prices. But the city comes alive in summer. September hits the sweet spot: Oktoberfest energy without the chaos, perfect weather for walking, and the museums are less crowded. October can be gorgeous if you luck out with warm days, plus you'll catch the tail end of Oktoberfest. Winter has its charm — Christmas markets from late November through December are magical, not just marketing hype. The Christkindlmärkte at Marienplatz and Schwabing are the most atmospheric. January and February are cold and gray, but hotel prices drop 40% and you'll have the museums to yourself. Spring arrives late — April can still be chilly and rainy.
Munich Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
8/10
Families
9/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
5/10
Luxury
8/10
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