Munich on Wednesday: Gray, wet and windy – No sign of sun

Munich faces a mostly gloomy and at times wet day on Wednesday, May 20. In addition to thick clouds and repeated showers, the wind will play a major role: In the afternoon, the west wind will noticeably pick up before it becomes mostly calmer and drier in the evening.

Light rain falls in the morning, with more showers moving through during the day. Temperatures remain mild at 17 to 18 degrees, but in the afternoon there will be partly strong gusts from the west of up to 42 kilometers per hour. Only in the evening does the rain subside.

In the morning: Light rain, overcast sky, 12 to 15 degrees

The day begins in the state capital with light rain and overcast skies. Temperatures in the morning are between 12 and 15 degrees. No sun is to be expected, the sky remains gray – making the way to work or any other outdoor appointment rather uncomfortable.

Those who are out early should expect wet roads and humid air. An umbrella or a waterproof jacket is advisable.

In the afternoon: Repeated showers and strengthening west wind

As the day progresses, the weather remains changeable. Light rain showers keep moving through, with highs at 17 to 18 degrees. It is not a single heavy rain that dominates, but rather the combination of thick clouds, repeated showers, and increasing wind.

The wind blows from the west and noticeably picks up in the afternoon. Strong gusts of up to 42 kilometers per hour are possible. In open areas or on longer routes outside, this can become significantly more unpleasant. Anyone planning outdoor appointments should prepare for short wet periods and windy sections.

In the evening and at night: Mostly dry, but still cloudy

Towards evening, the rain subsides. However, there is no sign of clearing: It remains cloudy, but overall calmer than in the afternoon. Temperatures in the evening range between 13 and 15 degrees.

Cloud cover persists at night, with values dropping to 11 to 13 degrees. It remains fresh, but not cold.

Assessment: Mild, but significantly gloomier than recently

Compared to last week, Wednesday in Munich is somewhat milder, but also significantly gloomier. Instead of seven hours of sunshine, there are none this time. Compared to the same day last year, May 20 is also cooler and darker; back then, up to 23 degrees and twelve hours of sunshine were possible.

Despite the lack of sun, it stays light for a long time: In Munich, the sun rises on May 20 at 05:28 am, and sunset is at 8:51 pm.

Outlook: Thursday and Friday more pleasant

The outlook for the next few days is more pleasant: For Thursday, 11 to 20 degrees and around five hours of sunshine are expected. On Friday, 11 to 23 degrees and eleven hours of sunshine are forecast; in addition, the wind shifts to the east.

All in all, Wednesday in Munich will be dominated mainly by clouds, repeated showers, and noticeable west wind. Those who are out and about should expect wet periods and stronger gusts during the day; it will only become calmer in the evening.