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Best time to visit Dachau

Data source：Meteostat
Last updated：2025-09

Weather in Dachau throughout the year

  • Spring (March–May): Average 45–58°F, mild climate, but rainfall gradually increases, with May being the rainiest month. Common activities: Outdoor walks, visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable long pants or skirt.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 67–69°F, warm and comfortable, occasional rainfall. Common activities: Picnics in the park, cycling. Recommended clothing: Short-sleeved shirts, shorts, light and breathable clothing.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 60–42°F, temperatures gradually decrease, and rainfall is also higher. Common activities: Visiting museums, enjoying the autumn scenery. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts, comfortable pants.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 37–41°F, cold and dry, relatively little rainfall. Common activities: Indoor visits, museums. Recommended clothing: Thick coat, scarf, gloves, hat.

Weather in Dachau

Annual average temperature: approx. 52.7°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 990 mm / Summer humidity: 65%–75% / Rainiest month: May

Dachau weather by month

Month
Temperature (°F)
Rainfall (mm)
January
36.3°F
41
February
41.5°F
34.9
March
45.3°F
40.5
April
48.6°F
72.6
May
58.8°F
136.8
June
67.1°F
98.3
July
69.6°F
86.6
August
69.1°F
136.3
September
60.4°F
109
October
55.2°F
62.3
November
42.6°F
93.2
December
37.4°F
78.7

7-day weather forecast for Dachau

10/29
Thursday
Sunny
53.7°F/38.7°F
10/30
Friday
Sunny
52.6°F/36.8°F
10/31
Saturday
Sunny
51.8°F/33.9°F
11/1
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
48.3°F/36.9°F
11/2
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
46.2°F/36.1°F
11/3
Tuesday
Overcast
44°F/33.6°F
11/4
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
44.7°F/32.2°F

Dachau travel FAQs and useful info

How long do you need to visit Dachau?

You should plan to spend at least half a day approximately 4 hours at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site to adequately explore the grounds and exhibitions. This time allows for a meaningful experience, but if you are short on time you will need to prioritize your key interests. The site is extensive and it's important to allow enough time to view the various exhibitions and understand the historical context of the memorial. There are important resources and information available at the Visitors' Center so you'll want to factor in time to utilize these. The walk from Dachau train station to the memorial site itself takes about 45 minutes and follows the route many prisoners took to reach the camp. This walk can be an integral part of your visit. If you have limited time focus on the specific exhibitions or areas that are most important to you.

What not to wear to Dachau?

It is not permitted to wear any article of clothing or symbols whose manufacturing or sale is generally associated with right-wing extremist groups.

Do I need to book Dachau in advance?

Opening hours of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Admission is free pre-registration is not necessary.

How much does it cost to go to Dachau concentration camp?

Admission to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site is free and no prior reservation is needed for entry. However there is a fee for parking at the site and tickets are required for paid guided tours for individual visitors which cost €4 per person and can be purchased at the Visitor Center. Site Admission is Free. Guided Tours cost €4 per person for visitors aged 13 and over. Parking fees apply for cars and motorcycles.

What are the key exhibits at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site?

The Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site features several key exhibits that provide insight into its history. These include the main camp gate with the infamous slogan 'Arbeit macht frei' the formerSS barracks the administration building the prisoner barracks and the crematorium area. The main exhibition in the former maintenance building offers a comprehensive historical overview of the camp's establishment its function as a model for other camps and the suffering of the prisoners.