🏔️ Note: Values from the wider area. Actual slope conditions vary by about ±5 °C depending on altitude — higher slopes are colder and more snow-reliable.
Ready for Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Pick whatever suits you best.
📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7°C | -4.9°C | 118.5 mm | ❄️ 16 | 5.3 h | 10.1 km/h | – |
| Feb | 5.9°C | -3.3°C | 91.5 mm | 13 | 6.6 h | 10 km/h | – |
| Mar | 8.8°C | -1.1°C | 95.8 mm | 14 | 8.1 h | 9.6 km/h | – |
| Apr | 12.5°C | 2.4°C | 131.1 mm | 16 | 9.5 h | 9.7 km/h | – |
| May | 16.1°C | 6.8°C | 220.9 mm | 22 | 9.2 h | 9.2 km/h | – |
| Jun | 21.4°C | 11.6°C | 193 mm | 19 | 11.3 h | 9.1 km/h | – |
| Jul | 22.6°C | 13.3°C | 229.1 mm | 20 | 11.1 h | 9 km/h | – |
| Aug | 22.3°C | 13.1°C | 226.5 mm | 20 | 10.0 h | 8.8 km/h | – |
| Sep | 18.8°C | 9.8°C | 152.8 mm | 16 | 8.9 h | 8.9 km/h | – |
| Oct | 15.5°C | 6.2°C | 118 mm | 13 | 7.3 h | 9.7 km/h | – |
| Nov | 9.8°C | 1°C | 100 mm | 13 | 5.6 h | 9.6 km/h | – |
| Dec | 5.6°C | -2.4°C | 103.2 mm | 15 | 4.8 h | 9.9 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Germany) has a alpine, snow-reliable climate with an annual average of around 9 °C. Daytime highs average 14 °C, while nights cool to about 4 °C. The destination sees roughly 1780 mm of rainfall per year and 8.1 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Host of the 1936 Olympics and gateway to the Zugspitze (Germany's highest peak at 2,962 m) — the Garmisch-Classic ski area and the Four Hills Tournament on New Year's Day.
As a ski destination the prime season is clear: in January the daily mean drops to -0.6 °C — ideal for reliable snow. Values shown here reflect the wider area; in the valley it's a bit warmer, while pistes at 2,000–3,000 m altitude are correspondingly colder and more snow-secure.
Note: with roughly 28 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
🎟️ Top activities in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
🏡 How does it compare to home?
Enter your hometown — we’ll show you a direct climate comparison.
✨ Discover more of Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Frequently asked questions about Garmisch-Partenkirchen
When is the best time to ski in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The best time to ski in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: December to February – best in January (avg. -0.6 °C, 16 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The warmest month is July with an average of 18.0 °C and daytime highs around 22.6 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of -0.6 °C and night-time lows around -4.9 °C.
How many rainy days does Garmisch-Partenkirchen have?
May has the most rainy days with 22 rainy days. The driest month is February with 13 rainy days.