What to expect in Munich in April
April is a mixed month in Munich. You get 14° / 4°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Munich weather in April
Typical conditions in Munich during April, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 14°C 57°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 4°C 39°F |
| Rainfall | Wet 55/100 |
| Total rainfall | 70 mm2.8 in |
| Rainy days | 11 |
| Daylight | 13 h 40 min |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 14°C with lows near 4°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Low for Munich — plenty of space at the main sights.
Prices & value
This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 14°C by day and about 4°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month. Add a compact rain shell and shoes you do not mind soaking; this is one of the wetter months.
What it costs
This is one of the cheaper months to visit Munich. Flights and accommodation sit near their yearly floor, and you can usually book late without being punished for it. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 59% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- People who would rather have space than perfect conditions
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Frühlingsfest (Spring Festival) while you’re there.
- Frühlingsfest (Spring Festival) — A smaller preview of Oktoberfest brings beer tents and fairground rides back to Theresienwiese each spring.
Munich in April compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 5° / -3° | Low | $ | 56 |
| March | 10° / 0° | Low | $ | 58 |
| April · This month | 14° / 4° | Low | $ | 58 |
| May | 19° / 8° | Moderate | $$ | 55 |
| June | 22° / 12° | Moderate | $$ | 53 |
These months score higher for Munich on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in April
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in April.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
