Berlin vs Munich: Weather & Climate Compared
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany · 🇩🇪 Munich, Germany
Warmer overall
Berlin
Sunnier
Munich
More rainy days
Munich
Berlin vs Munich weather right now
At this moment, Berlin is the warmer of the two by 8°F (5°C).
The short answer
Across the year, Berlin is the warmer of the two: its annual average of 51°F (11°C) beats Munich's 50°F (10°C) by roughly 1.8°F (1.0°C).
Head to head
- Sunshine: Munich is brighter, averaging 8.1 hours of sun a day to Berlin's 7.8.
- Rain: Munich records roughly 158 days of measurable precipitation annually; Berlin sees 125.
- Snow: Munich is the snowy one, averaging about 21 snow days a year.
- Peak heat: Berlin tops out in August (78°F (26°C) highs); Munich peaks in July (76°F (24°C)).
- Coldest nights: winter bottoms out at 31°F (-1°C) in Berlin (January) and 27°F (-3°C) in Munich (January).
Berlin vs Munich month by month
| Month | Berlin high / low | Munich high / low | Berlin rain days | Munich rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° / 31° | 39° / 27° | 14 | 14 |
| February | 44° / 32° | 45° / 30° | 11 | 12 |
| March | 49° / 34° | 51° / 33° | 12 | 12 |
| April | 57° / 40° | 57° / 39° | 9 | 13 |
| May | 67° / 49° | 64° / 47° | 8 | 16 |
| June | 76° / 57° | 73° / 55° | 10 | 15 |
| July | 76° / 59° | 76° / 58° | 11 | 14 |
| August | 78° / 60° | 76° / 58° | 9 | 14 |
| September | 69° / 53° | 67° / 51° | 8 | 12 |
| October | 58° / 46° | 59° / 44° | 11 | 11 |
| November | 47° / 38° | 47° / 35° | 10 | 12 |
| December | 42° / 34° | 42° / 30° | 12 | 13 |
Who's warmer, month by month?
These two trade places through the year - Berlin leads in 5 months, Munich in 7, so the better-weather answer depends on when you ask. The starkest contrast comes in May, when Berlin runs about 3°F (2°C) warmer; January is the great equalizer.
Sunshine, daylight and rain chance
| Month | Berlin sun | Munich sun | Berlin daylight | Munich daylight | Berlin wet-day chance | Munich wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0 h | 4.7 h | 8.2 h | 8.8 h | 44% | 46% |
| February | 5.2 h | 6.3 h | 9.8 h | 10.1 h | 40% | 42% |
| March | 7.1 h | 8.1 h | 11.7 h | 11.7 h | 37% | 39% |
| April | 9.8 h | 9.6 h | 13.9 h | 13.6 h | 29% | 43% |
| May | 11.5 h | 9.8 h | 15.7 h | 15.2 h | 27% | 52% |
| June | 12.5 h | 11.6 h | 16.8 h | 16.0 h | 34% | 50% |
| July | 12.0 h | 11.8 h | 16.4 h | 15.7 h | 35% | 44% |
| August | 11.1 h | 10.6 h | 14.7 h | 14.3 h | 28% | 46% |
| September | 9.3 h | 9.0 h | 12.6 h | 12.5 h | 25% | 41% |
| October | 6.0 h | 6.7 h | 10.5 h | 10.7 h | 35% | 36% |
| November | 3.9 h | 5.1 h | 8.6 h | 9.2 h | 35% | 39% |
| December | 2.6 h | 4.3 h | 7.7 h | 8.4 h | 40% | 41% |
Seasons compared
| Months | Berlin high / low | Munich high / low | Berlin rain days | Munich rain days | Berlin sun | Munich sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 42° / 32° | 42° / 29° | 37 | 39 | 3.6 h | 5.1 h |
| March - May | 58° / 41° | 57° / 40° | 29 | 41 | 9.5 h | 9.2 h |
| June - August | 77° / 59° | 75° / 57° | 30 | 43 | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
| September - November | 58° / 46° | 58° / 43° | 29 | 35 | 6.4 h | 6.9 h |
Best months for sightseeing
Counting months with average highs between 64°F and 82°F (18-28°C) and fewer than 12 wet days:
- Berlin: May, June, July, August, September (5 months)
- Munich: no month meets both tests - it stays too cool or too wet
Records, distance and time difference
- Berlin records (2015-2024): high of 100° in July, low of 5° in February.
- Munich records (2015-2024): high of 95° in July, low of -5° in January.
- Distance: Berlin and Munich are about 314 miles (505 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: the two cities share the same local time right now.
Berlin vs Munich: quick answers
Is Berlin warmer than Munich?
On the annual mean, Berlin is the warmer city by roughly 1.8°F (1.0°C), though the margin shifts with the seasons.
Which city is sunnier, Berlin or Munich?
Munich takes it: 8.1 sun hours a day averaged across the year, versus 7.8 for Berlin.
Which city gets more rain?
Munich - roughly 158 days with measurable precipitation a year, compared with 125 in Berlin.
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