Bavaria in Septemberhow the month reads

• At its best
  Neuschwanstein Castle

  mild weather, autumn colour around the castle and crowds beginning to thin

  Sources: munich-ticket.com, mygermanyvacation.com

• At its best
  Oktoberfest

  the festival straddles the two months on the Theresienwiese, starting in mid-to-late September and finishing in the first days of October

  Sources: oktoberfest.de, en.wikipedia.org

• At its best
  Zugspitze

  the clearest skies and the alpine paths free of snow

  Sources: northabroad.com, travelerbibles.com

Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.

• Temperature
  19°C
  +5.7°C vs. yearly mean
• Month rank
  4 of 12
  for Bavaria
• Best months
  June · July · August
  highest regional score