Germany, Europe
Munich in November
The quiet month. Christmas markets open late in the month.
The straight answer
November is a quiet, good-value month to visit Munich. The quiet month. Christmas markets open late in the month.
- Weather
- Gray, highs near 45F (7C), fog
- Crowds
- 2 of 5
- Prices
- 2 of 5
What November is like in Munich
November is Munich's quiet month. Highs are near 45F (7C), fog is common, and the days are gray and short. Crowds and prices are low. Beer gardens are closed, and mountain cable cars often pause for maintenance. November 1, All Saints, is a public holiday. The mood lifts late in the month when the Christmas markets open.
It suits budget travelers and museum lovers who do not mind gray skies. It is a poor pick for outdoor plans or Alpine day trips. If you want festive Munich, come in the last week of November or in December. If you want sunshine, wait for May.
Make the most of November
What is especially good about Munich this month.
Christmas markets open
Late in the month, the Christkindlmarkt fills Marienplatz and the medieval market sets up at Wittelsbacherplatz, before the December crowds.
Deep museum days
Rain or fog is the perfect excuse to take on the Deutsches Museum properly. Pick three sections and settle in.
Low prices
Outside trade fairs, rates are near their yearly low, so a central hotel is affordable.
What to pack for November
- A warm waterproof coat
- Waterproof shoes for wet cobbles
- A hat and gloves
- Layers for heated museums and beer halls
Our timing tip
Aim for the final week of November, when the Christmas markets are open but the December weekend crowds have not arrived.
Book Munich for November.
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- Hotels for November
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Vacation rentals in MunichWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in MunichTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Munich for November. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
What's on in November
Things to do in Munich
Englischer Garten
Bigger than Central Park. Watch the Eisbach river surfers at the park's southern edge, then walk to the Chinese Tower beer garden.
Munich Residenz
The Antiquarium hall and the Treasury are the highlights. A rainy-day half day.
Deutsches Museum
Enormous; pick three sections and stop. Weekday mornings avoid school groups less than you would hope.
Pinakotheken
The Alte Pinakothek's Durer and Rubens rooms are the highlight. Sunday admission is heavily discounted, so crowds rise.
Nymphenburg Palace
Summer palace with a huge park and the royal carriage museum. The park is free.
Neuschwanstein Castle
About two hours away. Timed tickets are required and sell out weeks ahead in summer; book online.
Beat the crowds
- For Oktoberfest, go on a weekday before noon and you can usually walk into a tent. Weekend evenings need a reservation made months ahead.
- Book Neuschwanstein tickets online as soon as your date is fixed in summer, and take an early train to Fussen.
- Hotel rates during Oktoberfest and major trade fairs can triple. If you are flexible, check both before picking dates.
- Visit the Residenz and the Pinakotheken on weekdays; Sunday discounted entry fills them with locals.
Know before you go
- Bavaria has more public holidays than most of Germany (Epiphany, Ascension, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Assumption Day on August 15, All Saints). Shops close, and many sights run holiday hours.
- Sunday shopping is largely closed by law. Museums and beer gardens stay open.
- Many museums close one day a week, often Monday. The Deutsches Museum is an exception most of the year.
- Beer gardens are weather-dependent: they typically open from spring through early fall and close on cold or rainy days.
Munich in November, quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Munich?
November is a quiet, good-value month to visit Munich. The quiet month. Christmas markets open late in the month.
What is the weather like in Munich in November?
Gray, highs near 45F (7C), fog.
Is Munich crowded in November?
November is one of the quieter months in Munich; most sights can be done without long waits.
What is happening in Munich in November?
Christmas markets (late november through december 24).
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