What’s the climate like in Bavarian Alps?
The current climate of Bavarian Alps features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 24°C during the day to lows of 3°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bavarian Alps in recent years was 35°C in June 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2018.
On average, Bavarian Alps gets 1146 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 175 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, Bavaria, or have a look at other destinations in Germany.
Best time to visit Bavarian Alps?
The best time to visit Bavarian Alps for pleasant to warm weather is May through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Bavarian Alps.
Climate Table of Bavarian Alps
The climate table of Bavarian Alps 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) | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 89 | 52 | 59 | 63 | 126 | 127 | 155 | 163 | 101 | 79 | 64 | 68 |
| Snow (cm) | 60 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 1,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 2,0 | 22 | 32 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 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: 24°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1146 mm per year, averaging 96 mm per month
- Snowfall: 175 cm per year
- Driest months: 52 mm in February, 59 mm in March and 63 mm in April
- Wettest months: 163 mm in August, 155 mm in July and 127 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Bavarian Alps
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bavarian Alps, 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 Bavarian Alps
This graph shows how much precipitation Bavarian Alps, 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 Bavarian Alps
This graph shows how much snow Bavarian Alps, 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 Bavarian Alps
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bavarian Alps, Germany. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bavarian Alps
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bavarian Alps, 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 Bavarian Alps
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bavarian Alps, 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 Bavarian Alps
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bavarian Alps, 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 Bavarian Alps by Month
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