It's finally time for summer holidays and vacations, a time of sweet bliss and hot sunshine, a time for frozen desserts and strawberries. As the long awaited and mildest month of summer arrives, it's time to take an informative trip to Munich.
This city has a lot to offer and during the summer there is plenty to keep you and your children entertained for all ages and tastes. Like a good host, Munich welcomes you with the best of what it has to offer. The city of culture, entertainment, interesting museums, parties and restaurants awaits you in June!
Holidays in Munich in June: pros and cons
Reviews of Munich in June are full of excitement and admiration. There is so much to see and do in Munich. Munich in June grabs you in its arms and won't let go, because it's one of the most interesting cities in Germany, a country that has plenty to surprise you.
Here are some of the reasons to visit this month:
- The weather in June is warm and comfortable for long walks outdoors.
- There's a pleasant coolness at night, which is like a blessed rain after a drought.
- Frequent rainfall in June refreshes the warm summer days.
- You have the perfect opportunity to catch a glimpse of the City Day celebrations.
- This month also has the start of the Munich International Opera Festival.
- This month offers some of the cheapest airfares of the year.
To ensure that your holiday runs smoothly, you should be aware of the following:
- Munich's shops are closed on Sundays, even the grocery stores.
- Take an umbrella with you because of the rain.
- The sun is already quite active in June, so be careful.
- The start of the Opera Festival raises hotel prices.
Munich weather in June
The weather in Munich in June-July is pleasant with cool temperatures and fresh air. Frequent rain prevents the sun from heating the pavements to a frying pan, so walking is very pleasant at this time of year. The early June weather doesn't really get in the way of seeing the city's sights and beauties. The sun is very warm, but you can cope if you pack a hat or panama.
Temperatures in Munich in mid-June are pleasant enough to spend as much time outdoors as possible.
This is particularly good for travellers with children. The weather in Munich in late June is good for picnics, especially in the English Garden where the locals congregate. Make sure it hasn't rained heavily the day before so that the ground is dry and safe to sit on.
Air temperature and precipitation
The temperature in Munich in June lives up to the idea of a perfect summer. Thanks to Munich's relatively mild climate, you won't catch heatstroke even on the hottest day, as long as you follow a few basic rules.
If you are travelling with children, make sure they wear a panama and have a small umbrella in their bag so they can run to shelter in case of bad weather.
Although there aren't many hot days here in June, they do happen. For a refreshing change, there is a wonderful water park on the outskirts of Munich that makes up for the lack of a beach holiday.
Air temperature in Munich in June
The average day temperature in Munich this month is +21°C and the average night temperature is +11-12°C. This is not as high as in summer. This makes for a fairly comfortable holiday in the region and compensates for the lack of passive relaxation on the beach.
The average temperature at the beginning of the month is +19°C during the day and +9°C at night. By the middle of June, the temperature is already +21°C and +11°C, which is in line with the annual statistics. And in the last days of June, the day temperature rises to +22°C, while the night temperature remains the same — +11-12°C.
Amount of precipitation
It rains for ten whole days in Munich in June. The average rainfall this month is around 143 mm.
Unfortunately, June is Munich's rainiest month of the year.
The preceding May and July following June round off the top three in terms of rainfall, with June only 5-7% behind. Visitors should therefore be prepared to adjust their plans to suit the weather, and be sure to bring an umbrella or rain gear — you'll probably need to use them at least once.
However, Munich has taken good care of the weather — there are plenty of alternatives to the great outdoors to make a rainy day fun and exciting.
Sunny, cloudy and overcast days
Rainy days account for a third of the month in Munich, but Munich also enjoys a full twelve days of clear, sunny weather, accounting for 41% of June. Clouds cover the sky 31% of the time and overcast 28% of the time.
This ratio does not seem to match the statistics for rainy days, but the secret is that in June it is not unusual for a cloud to suddenly appear on a sunny day, and within half an hour there will be a torrential downpour and it will be clear again. And sometimes the sun shines even when it's raining — Munich is a big city and sometimes the bad weather only covers part of it.
Tour Holidays
If you arrive in Munich in early June, it's worth taking in the scale of the city from one of the city's vantage points. The best views are from the towers of St Michael's and St Peter's. Marienplatz is popular for its New and Old Town Halls. They are on the list of must-see backdrops for photos of Munich.
In mid-June, take the whole family to Hellabrunn Zoo, where you can enjoy watching exotic animals from all over the world in the shade of the trees.
The Olympiapark, built for the 1972 Olympic Games, will delight sports enthusiasts as well as tourists looking for a green mosaic of sunshine and foliage.
The English Garden, a local landmark and picnic area, is also worth a pleasant stroll, especially near the Tea House.
At the end of June, parents and their children are everywhere, playing and having fun — it's hard not to get caught up in the peaceful atmosphere. Munich's Botanical Gardens still can't get enough of the echoes of spring in the form of rare exotic flowers in bloom. The plantations here transport you to every corner of the world.
For nature lovers in the city, there are also Westpark and Ostpark, named after the districts in which they are located. There aren't too many tourists here, so it's nice to blend in with the locals if you're looking for cool and peaceful surroundings without the hustle and bustle.
If you're travelling with children, add one or more of these places to your itinerary:
- Nymphenburg Palace, often compared to Versailles for its beauty and decoration. There are several museums on the grounds that children will enjoy: the Carriage Museum, the Porcelain Museum and the Museum of Man and Nature. A famous treasure of the castle is the Galerie des Belles.
- The Museum of Egyptian Art offers a wealth of interesting facts and insights into this mysterious country. The best time to visit is on a Sunday when admission is only €1.
- The Sea Life Aquarium gives you an insight into the inhabitants of the seas and oceans.
- The Paleontological Museum with giant dinosaur skeletons.
- The Hofgarten is an ideal place for a leisurely stroll. Built in the Renaissance style. Its centrepiece is the Temple of Diana in the middle of the park. In the warmer months there's a fountain that splashes around the park, delighting adults and children alike.
Holidays, events and festivals
June in Munich is all about art and culture. Throughout the month, the Pinakothek is filled with various exhibitions on different artists, as well as informative lectures on the subject of painting.
In the middle of the month, Munich celebrates City Day. It's a party for everyone, with merriment flowing like Bavaria's national drink, beer.
Rows of tents, mobile chairs and tables are set up in Marienplatz for residents and visitors to enjoy. In the evening there is a rousing concert on the stage and a beautiful fireworks display. Many of the townspeople dress up in traditional costumes, giving the party a spicy, Bavarian flavour.
Towards the end of June, the main event of the summer begins: the International Opera Festival. It lasts a whole month and attracts up to 80,000 visitors. The National Opera House is a focal point for the world's opera stars. Those who don't have tickets crowd around a big screen set up in the square in front of the theatre.
There's a live feed of what's going on inside, so you won't miss your favourite performers. Until you get there, you don't realise how many Europeans love opera.
They take it very seriously. Many even come to the square dressed for the occasion. If you don't like opera, Munich will change that. The festival also includes contemporary opera — rock opera and modern — so there's something for everyone.
Cost of vacation
Many people are put off by the rainy weather, which has had a positive effect on prices in Munich in June. It is also the start of the beach holiday season, when many tourists head for seaside resorts.
Airfares
This is one of the lowest fares of the year — 5% less than the average cost. Airfares are on average 10% cheaper than in May. Hoteliers have also caught up with the airlines and are offering discounts of up to 10-15% on accommodation.
Hotels
The accommodation situation only changes slightly towards the end of the month as the Opera Festival approaches. Hotels return to their previous levels and popular hotels even increase their prices by 10-15%.
Package tours
Tours to Munich are not very popular at this time of year due to the limited choice of entertainment — there are not many opera lovers among our compatriots, so a visit to the Pearl of Bavaria is a good value.
Food
The one thing that doesn't change is the cost of eating in Munich — a meal for one person in a cheap café will cost around €12-15, and dinner for two in a restaurant will cost at least €50.
Tips for travelling with children
Munich is beautiful at any time of year, but the warm season, especially the beginning of summer, is the best choice for travellers with children. It's better for little ones to go to the seaside when the water is warm enough, so the start of the summer holidays is better spent in cities around the world with a pleasant climate and informative sights. All the more so as the city's transport infrastructure is well suited to travelling with the little ones.
Munich in June is good enough for a long trip as well as a couple of weekend days.
Even if you're travelling as a family, there's no need to pack mountains of warm clothes and unnecessary items, as the weather is already 'travelling light'. It's still worth packing an umbrella, but you can spend the bad weather at the attractions listed above and, on a clear day, enjoy the green parks and beautiful nooks and crannies of the Bavarian capital.
This trip is sure to give you and your child peace and relaxation — what more could a weary traveller and an exhausted school-age child want?
