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Munich
Beer gardens, Alps and Oktoberfest
19°CNow (avg)
late September for Oktoberfest (held on the Theresienwiese, typically running into early October) if crowds and beer-hall atmosphere are the goal; May-June or September for milder weather and thinner crowds otherwiseBest time
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Munich runs on a rare combination of old-money Bavarian tradition and genuine cosmopolitan comfort: beer halls and the Viktualienmarkt sit close to the Pinakothek museums and the sprawling Englischer Garten, where surfers ride a standing wave on the Eisbach. It's a wealthy, orderly, walkable city that takes its beer gardens and its Oktoberfest as seriously as its art collections.
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Munich runs on a rare combination of old-money Bavarian tradition and genuine cosmopolitan comfort: beer halls and the Viktualienmarkt sit close to the Pinakothek museums and the sprawling Englischer Garten, where surfers ride a standing wave on the Eisbach. It's a wealthy, orderly, walkable city that takes its beer gardens and its Oktoberfest as seriously as its art collections.
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Munich runs on a rare combination of old-money Bavarian tradition and genuine cosmopolitan comfort: beer halls and the Viktualienmarkt sit close to the Pinakothek museums and the sprawling Englischer Garten, where surfers ride a standing wave on the Eisbach. It's a wealthy, orderly, walkable city that takes its beer gardens and its Oktoberfest as seriously as its art collections.
Best forbeer gardens and Bavarian culture, a top-tier museum quarter, and easy access to the Alps
When to golate September for Oktoberfest (held on the Theresienwiese, typically running into early October) if crowds and beer-hall atmosphere are the goal; May-June or September for milder weather and thinner crowds otherwise
Getting aroundMunich Airport connects to the centre via the S1 and S8 S-Bahn lines in about 40-45 minutes. The old town, Marienplatz, and Englischer Garten are walkable; the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and tram network is fast and reliable for anything further out, including Schwabing and Glockenbachviertel.
Where to stayMaxvorstadt - the museum quarter (Pinakotheken, Lenbachhaus), studenty and close to the centre; Schwabing - bohemian, borders the Englischer Garten, good cafes and a quieter pace; Glockenbachviertel - Munich's trendiest nightlife and LGBTQ+ hub around Gartnerplatz, lively after dark
Maybe skip ifbudget travellers — Munich is one of Germany's most expensive cities for both accommodation and dining
Average weather · Munich
Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.
🗓️ Best time to visit: Comfortable much of the year
Jan1°💧 79%🌧️ 65mm
Feb3°💧 76%🌧️ 55mm
Mar6°💧 72%🌧️ 61mm
Apr8°💧 71%🌧️ 73mm
May13°💧 71%🌧️ 114mm
Jun19°💧 69%🌧️ 135mm
Jul19°💧 71%🌧️ 117mm
Aug19°💧 75%🌧️ 145mm
Sep15°💧 80%🌧️ 106mm
Oct11°💧 82%🌧️ 63mm
Nov5°💧 85%🌧️ 89mm
Dec2°💧 85%🌧️ 78mm
Source: Open-Meteo · Last checked Jul 11, 2026
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Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel
The central square of Munich, dominated by the Neo-Gothic New Town Hall and its famous carillon, which performs daily at 11am and noon (and 5pm in summer).
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The world’s largest science and technology museum — full-size aircraft, submarines, mining galleries and interactive science exhibits across 73,000 m².
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The vast Baroque summer palace of the Wittelsbach royal family, with formal gardens, a canal and the famous Amalienburg hunting lodge in the grounds.
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One of the world’s largest urban parks — larger than Central Park, with a river surfing wave, beer gardens, a Japanese tea house and miles of cycling paths.
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