Is September a good time to visit Munich?

September is a good time to visit Munich. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Munich overall (2 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Mild, golden weather early in the month. The main downside: Oktoberfest brings the year’s highest prices and crowds.

What is the weather like in Munich in September?

Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 78 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Warm, golden days as summer heat eases. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).

Is Munich crowded in September?

Crowds are high–very high. High to very high — Oktoberfest draws huge crowds from mid-September. The quietest month is January.

How expensive is Munich in September?

Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Very high — hotel rates can more than double during 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 (September ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

Munich in September

Warm and golden, then Oktoberfest changes everything.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

September is a good time to visit Munich.

September starts as one of Munich’s most comfortable months, with warm, golden weather and thinning summer heat. That changes fast once Oktoberfest begins on the Theresienwiese, typically from mid to late September, bringing the year’s biggest crowds and highest prices.

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September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather: 10–20°C; Warm, golden days as summer heat eases
Crowds: High–Very High; High to very high — Oktoberfest draws huge crowds from mid-September
Prices: €€€€; Very high — hotel rates can more than double during Oktoberfest

+Mild, golden weather early in the month

–Oktoberfest brings the year’s highest prices and crowds

My tip for September

Decide early whether you want Oktoberfest or want to avoid it; the right week depends entirely on which trip you are planning.

Oktoberfest
Warm weather (early month)

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

8th of 12 overall in Munich, 2nd for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Munich

Plan around

What’s on in Munich in September

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.

Not set on September?

Even stronger months in Munich

May9/10

Great weather + beer-garden season

Munich in May

July8.5/10

Warmest, sunniest weather of the year

Munich in July

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Weather

Weather in Munich in September

In September Munich averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 78 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: 20°C; 68°F
Average low: 10°C; 50°F
Precipitation: 78 mm
Wet days: 14

Climate data: World Meteorological Organization. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Munich in September: the questions people ask

Is September a good time to visit Munich?: September is a good time to visit Munich. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Munich overall (2 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Mild, golden weather early in the month. The main downside: Oktoberfest brings the year’s highest prices and crowds.
What is the weather like in Munich in September?: Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 78 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Warm, golden days as summer heat eases. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
Is Munich crowded in September?: Crowds are high–very high. High to very high — Oktoberfest draws huge crowds from mid-September. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Munich in September?: Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Very high — hotel rates can more than double during 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 (September ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

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