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Best time to go to Hamburg

When is the best time to go to Hamburg, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Hamburg?

In general the best time to visit Hamburg is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Hamburg in different months

This is the average weather in Hamburg for each month based on historic data:

April, May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +72°F during July.

In February, March, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 24 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 57 mm in October.

January, November, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +30°F.

Climate in Hamburg

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Hamburg for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+57°F+66°F+73°F+81°F+90°F+93°F+102°F+97°F+88°F+82°F+68°F+57°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+37°F+39°F+46°F+55°F+63°F+68°F+72°F+72°F+64°F+55°F+46°F+39°F
Minimum Temperature
-2°F-4°F+5°F+21°F+28°F+37°F+45°F+41°F+34°F+23°F+18°F+3°F
Humidity, %
878379727173747580848788
Rain, mm
493847476573817256575051
Snow, mm
141381000000313
Average wind speed, m/s
333322222333
Sunny Days
245786676532
Cloud Days
211819161415161517192121
Rainy Days
646799997766
Snowy Days
221000000002

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Hamburg during the whole year:
The hottest month in Hamburg is August with average maximum temperature going up to +72°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +30°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Hamburg looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Hamburg is December with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 71%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Hamburg during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 65 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 9 rainy days and 81 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Hamburg during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 2 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hamburg:

What is the hottest month in Hamburg?

The hottest month in Hamburg is August with average maximum temperature of +72°F.

What is the coldest month in Hamburg?

The coldest month in Hamburg is January with minimum temperatures of +30°F.

Is Hamburg worth visiting in winter?

Winter is usually not the best time to go to Hamburg.

When does it rain the least in Hamburg?

if you're looking to visit Hamburg when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 38 mm of rain.

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, 2022.

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.