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Munich in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Munich in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Munich, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Munich in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Munich in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +4°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 9 rainy days in the month and around 53 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-20°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Munich has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Munich in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Munich for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +13°C during the day to a minimum of -12°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +7°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +2°C to +10°C.

Is Munich warm or cold in December?

Munich is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +4°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +1°C to -1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Munich, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Munich in December

Munich weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+8°C+4°C+3°C
Min. temperature
-14°C-20°C-29°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+19°C+17°C
Rainfall
64 mm53 mm42 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%84%83%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
131111
Rainy days
1197
Snowy days
5910

December often has better weather than November. It’s getting colder in December. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +4°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 64 mm to 53 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 84%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Munich in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Munich is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Munich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 151 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Munich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 36 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Munich.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Munich?

This is the weather in Munich in December 2023:
1 December
🌨️
+2°C
2 December
🌨️
0°C
3 December
☀️
-1°C
4 December
☁️
-2°C
5 December
☁️
+4°C
6 December
🌧️
+4°C
7 December
☀️
+4°C
8 December
☁️
+3°C
9 December
🌧️
+6°C
10 December
🌧️
+8°C
11 December
🌧️
+9°C
12 December
🌧️
+9°C
13 December
🌧️
+9°C
14 December
🌧️
+6°C
15 December
🌧️
+5°C
16 December
☁️
+7°C
17 December
☁️
+9°C
18 December
☀️
+11°C
19 December
☀️
+12°C
20 December
☁️
+7°C
21 December
🌧️
+8°C
22 December
🌧️
+7°C
23 December
🌧️
+8°C
24 December
☁️
+12°C
25 December
☁️
+13°C
26 December
☁️
+10°C
27 December
☁️
+11°C
28 December
☁️
+12°C
29 December
☁️
+11°C
30 December
☁️
+11°C
31 December
☁️
+10°C
In December 2023 Munich had 4 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Munich climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Munich in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+12°C) and the highest in 2023 (+16°C). 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 December:

Is December a good time to visit Munich?

It’s always a good time to visit Munich, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Munich in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Munich rainy in December?

Munich is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Munich in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Munich in December, 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.

Monthly weather in Munich

Source of the data

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.