Germany Travel Guide: Best Season, Weather, Plugs & Itineraries
Berlin’s history, Munich’s beer culture and Bavaria’s fairy-tale castles, all linked by an extensive rail network.
🗓 Best time to goMay–Sep is best; Christmas markets late Nov–Dec; cold winters.
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🔌 Plugs & voltage230V | Type C/F (round pins). Adapter needed
🌦 ClimateCold grey winters and long pleasant summers; changeable spring and autumn.
Monthly average temperatures in Germany
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin High / low | 3° -2° | 5° -2° | 9° 1° | 15° 5° | 20° 9° | 23° 13° | 25° 15° | 25° 15° | 20° 11° | 14° 7° | 8° 3° | 4° 0° |
| Munich / Bavaria High / low | 2° -6° | 4° -5° | 9° -1° | 14° 3° | 19° 8° | 22° 11° | 24° 13° | 24° 13° | 20° 9° | 14° 4° | 7° -1° | 3° -4° |
°C — top is the average high, bottom the average low. Typical values only; check the forecast before you go. See charts in the climate tool.
Germany travel tips
- German trains can run late — leave buffer time for connections.
- Most shops close on Sundays.
- Book Neuschwanstein and other hot spots in advance.
Germany itineraries
Germany: Berlin, Munich & Neuschwanstein in 7 Days
GermanyCulture & historyBy trainCity break
Berlin’s history, Munich’s beer halls, fairy-tale Neuschwanstein and medieval Rothenburg.
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