Hamburg weather in January (Hansestadt Hamburg, Germany)

Is Hamburg a good destination in January, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Hamburg usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 5°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -0°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Hamburg in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hamburg. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hamburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 45 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in January

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

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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