August in Munich averages highs of 24 °C (76 °F) and lows of 14 °C (58 °F), with about 11 rainy days and 14 h 18 min of daylight.
August weather in Munich at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Munich?
Mixed weather: comfortably warm and wet. August is usually high season in Munich: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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 August 2026
No public holidays fall in August 2026 in Germany, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Munich in August
With frequent rain in August, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Residenz indoors
- Pinakothek museums — €1 on Sundays at some indoors
- Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel — 11am show outdoors
- English Garden — surfers on the Eisbach outdoors
- Viktualienmarkt outdoors
- Neuschwanstein day trip — book castle tickets ahead outdoors
Where to stay: Altstadt for sights; Maxvorstadt for museums; Glockenbach or Haidhausen for evenings.
What to pack for Munich in August
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 14 °C (58 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 11 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. August is usually high season in Munich: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | 26° / 16° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Venice | 29° / 21° | 6 | Mixed weather |
| Vienna | 27° / 17° | 7 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Munich?
By the numbers, August is a mixed month: comfortably warm and wet, with average highs of 24 °C (76 °F) and about 11 rainy days. August is usually high season in Munich: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are September.
How warm is Munich in August?
Average highs are 24 °C (76 °F) and lows 14 °C (58 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Munich in August?
Expect about 11 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 121 mm in total. It is the 4th wettest 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.