April in Munich averages highs of 14 °C (57 °F) and lows of 3 °C (38 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 13 h 36 min of daylight.
April weather in Munich at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Munich?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. April is usually low season in Munich: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Fri 3 Apr: Good Friday (Karfreitag) public holiday
- Mon 6 Apr: Easter Monday (Ostermontag) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Munich in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel — 11am show outdoors
- English Garden — surfers on the Eisbach outdoors
- Viktualienmarkt outdoors
- Neuschwanstein day trip — book castle tickets ahead outdoors
- Residenz indoors
- Pinakothek museums — €1 on Sundays at some indoors
Where to stay: Altstadt for sights; Maxvorstadt for museums; Glockenbach or Haidhausen for evenings.
What to pack for Munich in April
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 14 °C (57 °F), nights near 3 °C (38 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Munich costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €65–140 | €170–350 |
Excluding flights. April is usually low season in Munich: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | 15° / 4° | 6 | Mixed weather |
| Venice | 17° / 9° | 7 | Mixed weather |
| Vienna | 16° / 6° | 7 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Munich?
By the numbers, April is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 14 °C (57 °F) and about 10 rainy days. April is usually low season in Munich: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are September.
How warm is Munich in April?
Average highs are 14 °C (57 °F) and lows 3 °C (38 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Munich in April?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 68 mm in total. It is the 4th driest month of the year in Munich.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.