Hamburg Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Hamburg is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July to a chilly 5°C (41°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in July to around 0°C (32°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Hamburg receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 819 mm (32 in) annually. Hamburg offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month July (89 mm (3.5 in)) and the driest month April (53 mm (2.1 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Hamburg Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Hamburg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hamburg.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 89%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in June, August and September and higher in January and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)