What’s the climate like in Bavaria?
The current climate of Bavaria features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bavaria in recent years was 36°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in February 2018.
On average, Bavaria gets 1337 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 46 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Germany? Check out the weather and climate in places like Sauerland, Lower Saxony, or have a look at other destinations in Germany.
Best time to visit Bavaria?
The best time to visit Bavaria for pleasant to warm weather is April, July and September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Bavaria.
Climate Table of Bavaria
The climate table of Bavaria shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 58 | 52 | 51 | 57 | 267 | 215 | 118 | 255 | 65 | 69 | 56 | 74 |
| Snow (cm) | 20 | 8,8 | 2,6 | 2,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 3,3 | 9,5 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in June, July and August
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 1337 mm per year, averaging 111 mm per month
- Snowfall: 46 cm per year
- Driest months: 51 mm in March, 52 mm in February and 56 mm in November
- Wettest months: 267 mm in May, 255 mm in August and 215 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Bavaria
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bavaria, Germany. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bavaria
This graph shows how much precipitation Bavaria, Germany, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Bavaria
This graph shows how much snow Bavaria, Germany, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bavaria
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bavaria, Germany. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bavaria
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bavaria, Germany. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bavaria
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bavaria, Germany, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bavaria
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bavaria, Germany, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bavaria by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bavaria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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