September in Munich averages highs of 19 °C (67 °F) and lows of 10 °C (50 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 12 h 30 min of daylight.
September weather in Munich at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is September a good time to visit Munich?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. September 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 September 2026
- Oktoberfest begins on 19 September 2026 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 September
September'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 September
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 10 °C (50 °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. September is usually high season in Munich: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
September in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | 21° / 11° | 6 | Good time to go |
| Venice | 24° / 17° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Vienna | 22° / 13° | 7 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is September a good time to visit Munich?
By the numbers, September is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 19 °C (67 °F) and about 10 rainy days. September 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 September?
Average highs are 19 °C (67 °F) and lows 10 °C (50 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Munich in September?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 93 mm in total. It is the 5th 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.