Germany · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Hamburg are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Hamburg sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 23°C, and its coolest in January (around 4°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 770mm — July is typically the wettest month (~82mm) and April the driest (~39mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
May is the sunniest month, with about 221 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 0°C | 67mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 5° / 0°C | 55mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 9° / 1°C | 57mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 14° / 4°C | 39mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 18° / 8°C | 58mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 21° / 11°C | 74mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 23° / 13°C | 82mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 23° / 13°C | 78mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 19° / 10°C | 65mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 14° / 6°C | 63mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 8° / 3°C | 61mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 5° / 0°C | 73mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Hamburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (31°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 45 hours of sunshine over the month (~1h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Hamburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (31°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 67 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Hamburg is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 57mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 120 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Hamburg is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 39mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 183 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
May in Hamburg is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 58mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 221 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Hamburg is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 74mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 210 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Hamburg is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 82mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 219 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Hamburg is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 203 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Hamburg is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 65mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 152 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
October in Hamburg is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 109 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
November in Hamburg is chilly, with average daytime highs around 8°C (47°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 51 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Hamburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (33°F). Expect roughly 73mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 36 hours of sunshine over the month (~1h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf