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Hamburg in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Hamburg in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Hamburg, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Hamburg in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you are thinking of traveling to Hamburg in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +39°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Hamburg;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+57°F
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hamburg has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Hamburg in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hamburg for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +54°F during the day to a minimum of +18°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°F to +46°F.

Is Hamburg warm or cold in December?

Hamburg is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +46°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Hamburg, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Hamburg in December

Hamburg weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+46°F+39°F+37°F
Min. temperature
+18°F+3°F-2°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+57°F+61°F
Rainfall
50 mm53 mm50 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
88%89%88%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
111212
Rainy days
151211
Snowy days
266

December weather is still as bad as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +46°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 53 mm. Humidity rises from 88% to 89%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.

Wind

Wind speed in Hamburg in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Hamburg is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Hamburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 119 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hamburg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Hamburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 17 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Hamburg.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Hamburg?

This is the weather in Hamburg in December 2023:
1 December
🌫️
+32°F
2 December
🌨️
+32°F
3 December
☁️
+33°F
4 December
☀️
+32°F
5 December
🌫️
+32°F
6 December
🌫️
+33°F
7 December
🌫️
+36°F
8 December
🌫️
+34°F
9 December
🌫️
+42°F
10 December
🌧️
+46°F
11 December
🌧️
+49°F
12 December
🌫️
+43°F
13 December
🌧️
+43°F
14 December
☁️
+39°F
15 December
☁️
+46°F
16 December
☁️
+48°F
17 December
☁️
+50°F
18 December
☁️
+46°F
19 December
🌧️
+46°F
20 December
🌧️
+44°F
21 December
🌧️
+49°F
22 December
🌧️
+42°F
23 December
🌧️
+39°F
24 December
🌫️
+53°F
25 December
🌧️
+52°F
26 December
🌧️
+48°F
27 December
☀️
+46°F
28 December
☁️
+52°F
29 December
🌧️
+50°F
30 December
🌧️
+45°F
31 December
🌧️
+47°F
In December 2023 Hamburg had 2 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 72%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Hamburg climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Hamburg in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+51°F) and the highest in 2022 (+59°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 438 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 938 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hamburg in December:

Is December a good time to visit Hamburg?

There is never a bad time to go to Hamburg, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Hamburg and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Hamburg in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Hamburg rainy in December?

Hamburg is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Hamburg in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hamburg in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Hamburg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hamburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.