Munich in December
Christmas markets, mulled wine and festive Munich.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is one of the best months to visit Munich.
December brings Munich’s Christmas markets to Marienplatz and squares across the city, with mulled wine, lights and a genuinely festive atmosphere. It is cold, but the markets make the weather easy to work around.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- -1–5°C
- Cold, often damp, with the occasional snow
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Moderate–high — busiest around the Christmas markets and the weeks before Christmas
- Prices
- €€
- Moderate — rises around the Christmas market weeks
+Festive atmosphere + Christmas markets
–Cold, with holiday crowds
My tip for December
Visit the Marienplatz market after dark for the best atmosphere, and confirm it is still running — it typically closes on December 24.
- Christmas markets
- Festive atmosphere
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Munich, 9th for weather, 7th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Munich in December
In December Munich averages a high of 5°C (41°F) and a low of -1°C (30°F), with about 58 mm of rain or snow over 17 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
- 5°C
- 41°F
- Average low
- -1°C
- 30°F
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Wet days
- 17
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Munich in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Munich?
- December is one of the best months to visit Munich. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Munich overall (9 for weather, 7 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Festive atmosphere + Christmas markets. The main downside: Cold, with holiday crowds.
- What is the weather like in Munich in December?
- Average highs are around 5°C and lows around -1°C. Expect about 58 mm of rain or snow over roughly 17 wet days. Cold, often damp, with the occasional snow. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Munich crowded in December?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Moderate–high — busiest around the Christmas markets and the weeks before Christmas. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Munich in December?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Moderate — rises around the Christmas market weeks. 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 (December ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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