How much will solar panels produce in München?

A 8 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in München produces about 9,288 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 7,710 kWh, in a good one 10,867 kWh — 1,161 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 265% of a typical home’s yearly use (3,500 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

05001,0001,500JanJanuary: 8 kWp 341 kWh, range 257–424FebFebruary: 8 kWp 555 kWh, range 400–709MarMarch: 8 kWp 833 kWh, range 634–1,031AprApril: 8 kWp 1,003 kWh, range 741–1,265MayMay: 8 kWp 997 kWh, range 792–1,203JunJune: 8 kWp 1,147 kWh, range 892–1,401JulJuly: 8 kWp 1,088 kWh, range 876–1,300AugAugust: 8 kWp 1,056 kWh, range 851–1,262SepSeptember: 8 kWp 907 kWh, range 697–1,118OctOctober: 8 kWp 653 kWh, range 499–807NovNovember: 8 kWp 363 kWh, range 268–458DecDecember: 8 kWp 297 kWh, range 201–393

kWh per month

A typical day in June

The sunniest month in München. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 4.6 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 257 341 424
February 400 555 709
March 634 833 1,031
April 741 1,003 1,265
May 792 997 1,203
June 892 1,147 1,401
July 876 1,088 1,300
August 851 1,056 1,262
September 697 907 1,118
October 499 653 807
November 268 363 458
December 201 297 393
Year 7,710 9,288 10,867

The months don’t add up exactly to the yearly figure, because each one is the typical value across many years.

Common questions

How much do solar panels produce in winter in München?

From November to February the system produces about 1,555 kWh, which is 17% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 297 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in München?

An east-west system typically produces 10–25% less per kWp than one facing south, but spreads production more evenly through the day. The exact difference depends on tilt and shading.

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Ground mount or roof in München?

A ground mount can be tilted and aimed freely, which can add some yield, but it costs more and needs space. Compare both for your own plot.

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Your roof is not an average roof

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Climate data: Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS) — European Commission, Joint Research Centre