Munich in April
Spring arrives and the beer gardens reopen.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is one of the best months to visit Munich.
April is when Munich properly wakes up. Beer gardens begin to reopen, the English Garden turns green again, and Frühlingsfest brings a smaller, more local version of Oktoberfest to the Theresienwiese.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 5–15°C
- Mild and often sunny, with scattered spring rain
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate — busier than winter but still manageable
- Prices
- €€
- Moderate
+Mild weather + Frühlingsfest
–Rain is common
My tip for April
Check the Frühlingsfest dates in advance, and keep an umbrella close for passing spring showers.
- Beer gardens
- Spring atmosphere
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Munich, 4th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Munich in April
In April Munich averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with about 56 mm of rain or snow over 14 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 5°C
- 41°F
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Munich in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Munich?
- April is one of the best months to visit Munich. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Munich overall (4 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Mild weather + Frühlingsfest. The main downside: Rain is common.
- What is the weather like in Munich in April?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 5°C. Expect about 56 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Mild and often sunny, with scattered spring rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Munich crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate — busier than winter but still manageable. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Munich in April?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Moderate. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Munich?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (April ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.