December in Munich averages highs of 6 °C (42 °F) and lows of -1 °C (30 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 8 h 22 min of daylight.
December weather in Munich at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is December a good time to visit Munich?
Tough month: cold and wet. December 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 December 2026
- Fri 25 Dec: Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) public holiday
- Sat 26 Dec: St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) public holiday
- Christmas markets, including Marienplatz event
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 December
With cold days in December, 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 December
- A warm winter coat, hat and gloves: it rarely gets above 6 °C (42 °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. December is usually high season in Munich: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
December in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | 5° / 0° | 7 | Tough month |
| Venice | 9° / 2° | 5 | Tough month |
| Vienna | 6° / 0° | 7 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is December a good time to visit Munich?
By the numbers, December is a tough month: cold and wet, with average highs of 6 °C (42 °F) and about 10 rainy days. December 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 December?
Average highs are 6 °C (42 °F) and lows -1 °C (30 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Munich in December?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 71 mm in total. It is the 6th 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.