Hamburg weather in December (Hansestadt Hamburg, Germany)

Is December a good time to explore Hamburg weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Hamburg generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 6°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Hamburg in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 38 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hamburg. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hamburg climate page with graphs.

 

Hamburg, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 38 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in December

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hamburg.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Germany? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Germany. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.