If you plan to visit Munich in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +75°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 138 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the hottest month of the year in Munich;
Average weather
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+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
138 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Munich has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Munich in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Munich for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +50°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +77°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +66°F.
Is Munich warm or cold in August?
Munich is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +55°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is the hottest month in Munich, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Munich in August
Munich weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+75°F
+75°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+37°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+99°F
+99°F
+91°F
Rainfall
137 mm
138 mm
103 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
73%
75%
79%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
4
Cloudy days
5
6
9
Rainy days
20
19
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +75°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 137 mm to 138 mm.Humidity rises from 73% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 4 to 5.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Munich in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Munich is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Munich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 282 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 74 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Munich, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Munich wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 138 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Munich?
This is the weather in Munich in August 2023:
1 August
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+68°F
2 August
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+80°F
3 August
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+73°F
4 August
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+72°F
5 August
🌧️
+63°F
6 August
🌧️
+61°F
7 August
🌧️
+63°F
8 August
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+72°F
9 August
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+64°F
10 August
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+75°F
11 August
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+86°F
12 August
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+86°F
13 August
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+88°F
14 August
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+90°F
15 August
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+88°F
16 August
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+86°F
17 August
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+87°F
18 August
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+87°F
19 August
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+91°F
20 August
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+93°F
21 August
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+92°F
22 August
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+92°F
23 August
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+87°F
24 August
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+94°F
25 August
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+85°F
26 August
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+78°F
27 August
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+61°F
28 August
🌧️
+58°F
29 August
🌧️
+56°F
30 August
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+64°F
31 August
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+66°F
In August 2023 Munich had 8 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Munich climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Munich in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+53°F) and the highest in 2023 (+61°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 668 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1533 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Munich in August:
Is August a good time to visit Munich?
It’s always a good time to visit Munich, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Munich in August?
August is warm in Munich. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Munich rainy in August?
Munich is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Munich in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Munich in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Germany
Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Munich, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.