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Best time to go to Hamburg

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Hamburg.
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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.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • 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 usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +72°F during July.

In February, March, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 71 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 73 mm in August.

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
+61°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
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
888479737173747680848889
Rain, mm
503648476473827356595053
Snow, mm
141391000000313
Average wind speed, m/s
444333333334
Sunny Days
234675555422
Cloud Days
12119876668101112
Rainy Days
11813151616171816161512
Snowy Days
664100000026

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 89%. 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 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 64 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 17 rainy days and 82 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 6 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, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 36 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, 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.