Munich Facts and Information

Munich State: Bavaria Country: Germany

Munich By The Numbers:

Population: 1.3 million (city), 2.4 million (metropolitan)

Average Annual Rainfall: 91 cm/36 in

Average January Temperature: 1°C/34°F

Average July Temperature: 23°C/73°F

Quick Facts:

Electricity: 230 volts, 50Hz; standard two-pin plug

Time Zone: GMT + 1 (+2 daylight saving time)

Country Dialing Code: +49

Area Code: 089

Beer Consumption at Oktoberfest: 6.7 million liters/1.8 million gallons

Duration of Carneval Period: 2 months

Did You Know?

Not only is Munich known as the Gateway to the Bavarian Alps, but also as the Silicon Valley of Europe.

Beer, in Bavaria, is not considered an alcoholic beverage but as staple food.