Hamburg vs Gothenburg

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Hamburg edges ahead as the better destination in August. Hamburg offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 13 rain days, while Gothenburg sees 11 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

Hamburg sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Gothenburg is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Hamburg is the stronger choice in August.

Hamburg reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Gothenburg averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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 August.

Hamburg receives approximately 77 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Gothenburg sees 115 mm over 15 rain days. That makes Hamburg the drier option by 2 rain days and 38 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.