Munich in November
Good time to visit
November is when Munich tests your resolve with gray skies and drizzle. But Christmas markets starting late in the month offer a light at the tunnel's end.
Weather
November turns gray and stays that way - this is when Munich's weather gets depressing. Constant drizzle mixed with the first snow flurries. Temperatures hover just above freezing most days.
8°C high2°C low13 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$95/day average
Events & Festivals
- •All Saints' Day
- •St. Martin's Day parades
- •Christmas markets begin (late November)
November Tips
- •Christmas markets start around November 25 - Marienplatz transforms completely
- •Indoor activities become essential - Deutsches Museum can eat up whole gray days
- •Hotel rates drop significantly as tourists flee the weather
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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