Best Time to Visit
🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
4°
0°
Poor
Feb
5°
0°
Fair
Mar
8°
1°
Good
Apr
13°
4°
Great
May
17°
8°
Great
Jun
20°
12°
Great
Jul
22°
14°
Great
Aug
22°
14°
Great
Sep
18°
11°
Great
Oct
13°
7°
Good
Nov
8°
3°
Poor
Dec
5°
1°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | 0°C | 13 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 5°C | 0°C | 11 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 8°C | 1°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 13°C | 4°C | 11 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 17°C | 8°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 20°C | 12°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 14 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 13 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 18°C | 11°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 13°C | 7°C | 12 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 8°C | 3°C | 12 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | 5°C | 1°C | 13 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 13°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 5°C high, 0°C low
Cool to cold at 5°C (41°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 0°C (32°F).
The least favorable time to visit Hamburg is January and December. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Hamburg during the best travel months (May, June, September), when temperatures range from 10°C to 18°C:
Hamburg has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 22°C, while the coldest month is January at just 4°C. Annual rainfall averages 747mm across approximately 143 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Low °C | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Rain Days | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 64 | 51 | 54 | 48 | 64 | 71 | 86 | 77 | 57 | 58 | 54 | 63 |
| Sun h/day | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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