Hamburg weather in May (Hansestadt Hamburg, Germany)

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

Temperatures

The month of May in Hamburg typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Hamburg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 221 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 221 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Hamburg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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.