Hamburg vs Berlin

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Berlin edges ahead as the better destination in May. Berlin offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Hamburg sees 11 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Hamburg sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Berlin is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Berlin is the stronger choice in May.

Hamburg reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Berlin averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Hamburg receives approximately 64 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Berlin sees 56 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Berlin the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.