Munich in August
Hot, busy and building toward Oktoberfest.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the best months to visit Munich.
August stays warm and lively, with the English Garden and beer gardens at their fullest. Hotel prices begin climbing toward the end of the month as the city fills up ahead of Oktoberfest.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–25°C
- Warm and humid, with rain still common
- Crowds
- High
- High — one of the busiest months of the year
- Prices
- €€€
- High — hotel prices climb ahead of Oktoberfest
+Warm weather + long daylight
–Prices start climbing ahead of Oktoberfest
My tip for August
Book accommodation well ahead if your trip runs into late August or September, when Oktoberfest pricing starts early.
- Beer gardens
- Warm weather
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Munich, 4th for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Munich in August
In August Munich averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 116 mm of rain or snow over 15 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
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Average low
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 116 mm
- Wet days
- 15
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Munich in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Munich?
- August is one of the best months to visit Munich. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Munich overall (4 for weather, 10 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Warm weather + long daylight. The main downside: Prices start climbing ahead of Oktoberfest.
- What is the weather like in Munich in August?
- Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 116 mm of rain or snow over roughly 15 wet days. Warm and humid, with rain still common. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Munich crowded in August?
- Crowds are high. High — one of the busiest months of the year. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Munich in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). High — hotel prices climb ahead of Oktoberfest. 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 (August ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.