When is the best time to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Garmisch-Partenkirchen January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 63mm 3.7hrs 10.1hrs

The climate in Garmisch-Partenkirchen during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Garmisch-Partenkirchen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Garmisch-Partenkirchen February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 58mm 4.5hrs 11.3hrs

February in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

February is in the winter in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Garmisch-Partenkirchen March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 65mm 5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

March is in the spring in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Garmisch-Partenkirchen April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 81mm 5.5hrs 14.6hrs

Garmisch-Partenkirchen's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

April is in the spring in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Garmisch-Partenkirchen May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 111mm 6.2hrs 16.2hrs

May is a damp month in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

May is in the spring in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Garmisch-Partenkirchen June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 132mm 6.5hrs 10.1hrs

Mild and wet weather often prevails in Garmisch-Partenkirchen during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Garmisch-Partenkirchen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Garmisch-Partenkirchen July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 142mm 7.4hrs 11.3hrs

July in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

July is in the summer in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Garmisch-Partenkirchen August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 135mm 6.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

August is in the summer in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Garmisch-Partenkirchen September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 89mm 6.4hrs 14.6hrs

Garmisch-Partenkirchen's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Garmisch-Partenkirchen October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 62mm 5.8hrs 16.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

October is in the fall / autumn in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Garmisch-Partenkirchen November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 69mm 4hrs 10.1hrs

Garmisch-Partenkirchen's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

November is in the fall / autumn in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Garmisch-Partenkirchen December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 66mm 3.6hrs 11.3hrs

December in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Garmisch-Partenkirchen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen weather stats

Garmisch-Partenkirchen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17°C 62.6°F
Driest month: February 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: October 5.8hrs
Coldest month: January -1.1°C 30°F
Wettest month: July 142mm 5.6ins
Warmest sea: August 23.9°C 75°F
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