January in Munich averages highs of 4 °C (39 °F) and lows of -3 °C (27 °F), with about 12 rainy days and 8 h 46 min of daylight.
January weather in Munich at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is January a good time to visit Munich?
Tough month: cold and wet. January is usually shoulder season in Munich: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
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 January 2026
- Thu 1 Jan: New Year's Day (Neujahr) public holiday
- Tue 6 Jan: Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige) 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 January
With cold days in January, 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 January
- A warm winter coat, hat and gloves: it rarely gets above 4 °C (39 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 12 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. January is usually shoulder season in Munich: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
January in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | 4° / -2° | 8 | Tough month |
| Venice | 8° / 1° | 5 | Tough month |
| Vienna | 4° / -2° | 7 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is January a good time to visit Munich?
By the numbers, January is a tough month: cold and wet, with average highs of 4 °C (39 °F) and about 12 rainy days. January is usually shoulder season in Munich: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are September.
How warm is Munich in January?
Average highs are 4 °C (39 °F) and lows -3 °C (27 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Munich in January?
Expect about 12 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 82 mm in total. It is the 3rd 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.