Verdict: Good month
Munich Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Munich — highs around 18°C (64°F), ideal for a full day on foot. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 16 days, so build flexibility into plans. Overall, May is a solid month to visit Munich.
Average high
18°C / 64°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~16
Precipitation
121 mm
What to pack for Munich in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 16 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Munich: Jul (24°C / 75°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: May (~16 rain days)
5°
-2°
Jan
9°
0°
Feb
11°
1°
Mar
14°
3°
Apr
18°
8°
May
23°
13°
Jun
24°
14°
Jul
24°
14°
Aug
20°
11°
Sep
16°
7°
Oct
8°
2°
Nov
5°
-1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)