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What’s the climate like in Bavarian Alps?

The current climate in Bavarian Alps features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. 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, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Germany? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Sauerland, Bavaria, or explore other destinations in Germany.

Best time to visit Bavarian Alps?

The best time to visit Bavarian Alps for mild to warm weather is May up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Bavarian Alps.

Climate Table of Bavarian Alps

The climate table of Bavarian Alps shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

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.

Temperature per Month in Bavarian Alps, Germany,

Average Precipitation per Month in Bavarian Alps

This graph shows how much rainfall Bavarian Alps, Germany, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Bavarian Alps, Germany,

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 centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Bavarian Alps, Germany,

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.

UV Index per Month in Bavarian Alps, Germany,

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.

Yearly Temperature in Bavarian Alps, Germany,

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 millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Bavarian Alps, Germany,

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 centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Bavarian Alps, Germany,

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Average weather in Bavarian Alps by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bavarian Alps. 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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