Munich in October
Oktoberfest’s final days, then a quieter, golden city.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a good time to visit Munich.
October opens with Oktoberfest’s final days, usually running into the first week of the month, then Munich settles into a quieter, golden autumn. Crisp days and thinning crowds make the second half of October a comfortable time for sightseeing.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 6–14°C
- Cooler and crisp, with golden autumn light
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Moderate–high — busy during Oktoberfest’s final days, then quieter
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate–high, easing once Oktoberfest ends
+Oktoberfest continues into early October
–Cooler, with shorter days by the end of the month
My tip for October
If you want Oktoberfest without September’s full crowding, aim for a weekday in its final days, then let the rest of your trip run into the quieter back half of the month.
- Oktoberfest (early)
- Autumn sightseeing (late)
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Munich, 6th for weather, 11th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Munich in October
- Plan around Oktoberfest
- Oktoberfest runs on the Theresienwiese for roughly two and a half weeks from mid-September into early October. It draws huge crowds from across the world, and hotel prices in Munich can more than double. Book your room as early as possible if you want to be there, or choose different dates entirely if you would rather skip it.
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Weather
Weather in Munich in October
In October Munich averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 67 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
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Munich in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Munich?
- October is a good time to visit Munich. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Munich overall (6 for weather, 11 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Oktoberfest continues into early October. The main downside: Cooler, with shorter days by the end of the month.
- What is the weather like in Munich in October?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 67 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Cooler and crisp, with golden autumn light. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Munich crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Moderate–high — busy during Oktoberfest’s final days, then quieter. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Munich in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Moderate–high, easing once Oktoberfest ends. 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 (October ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Oktoberfest continues into early October
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