Munich, January 6, 2026 – The Bavarian capital and its environs are firmly in the grip of winter, experiencing prolonged periods of intense cold and recent snowfall. Temperatures plummeted to nearly minus ten degrees Celsius in the city area early on Monday, January 5.
Arctic Air Dominates Bavarian Weather
Experts from the [wettergefahren.de](https://www.wettergefahren.de/wetter/region/suedost/aktuell.html) German Weather Service (DWD) explain the current conditions as an “influx of Arctic air within a high-pressure bridge streaming into Bavaria.” This frigid pattern is expected to persist for the initial part of the week.
Upcoming ‘Atlantic Attack’ to Bring Chaotic Changes
However, a significant shift is anticipated towards the end of the week. According to meteorologist Dominik Jung, a storm system from the west, dubbed an “Atlantic attack on winter,” is set to reach Germany by Thursday. This system is expected to introduce “chaotic” weather conditions. The forecast indicates a fluctuating trend for the latter half of the week, with milder days reaching up to four degrees Celsius interspersed with colder periods. The precise nature of these changes remains to be seen.
Munich’s Weekly Weather Outlook:
- Monday: Minus five degrees Celsius, extensive cloud cover, minimal sunshine.
- Tuesday: Minus four degrees Celsius, some sunshine.
- Wednesday: Minus four degrees Celsius, a mix of sunshine and clouds.
- Thursday: Zero degrees Celsius, snowfall.
- Friday: Five degrees Celsius, ice rain, rain, followed by snow, stormy conditions.
- Saturday: Zero degrees Celsius, snow showers.
- Sunday: Zero degrees Celsius, a mix of sunshine and clouds.
Despite the impending changes, the expert emphasizes that “the cold cannot be pushed away; winter will thus continue.” Residents are advised to dress warmly and prepare for windy and snowy conditions from the second half of the week.
Sources: [wettergefahren.de](https://www.wettergefahren.de/wetter/region/suedost/aktuell.html), [dwd.de](https://www.dwd.de/DE/service/lexikon/Functions/glossar.html?lv3=101866&lv2=101812)
