Hamburg: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Hamburg. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Hamburg has a cool climate with average yearly highs of 15°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 12 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Hamburg is during May, June, July, August, September, when weather is pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities
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Forecast for your trip dates
Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 3°C | 13 | Wet |
| February | 8°C | 3°C | 21 | Wet |
| March | 9°C | 2°C | 8 | Good |
| April | 15°C | 4°C | 3 | Good |
| May | 17°C | 7°C | 9 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 23°C | 13°C | 9 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 21°C | 12°C | 16 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 13 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 20°C | 10°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 14°C | 9°C | 15 | Wet |
| November | 10°C | 6°C | 9 | Good |
| December | 6°C | 2°C | 16 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Rainy days: 17 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 14°C
Low: 4°C
Rainy days: 7 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 23°C
Low: 14°C
Rainy days: 13 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 7°C | 3°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 8°C | 3°C | 21 | Wet | View Details → |
| March | 9°C | 2°C | 8 | Good | View Details → |
| April | 15°C | 4°C | 3 | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 17°C | 7°C | 9 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 23°C | 13°C | 9 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 21°C | 12°C | 16 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 26°C | 16°C | 13 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 20°C | 10°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 14°C | 9°C | 15 | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 10°C | 6°C | 9 | Good | View Details → |
| December | 6°C | 2°C | 16 | Wet | View Details → |
Hamburg
Harbor city, including canals, Elbphilharmonie concert hall and Speicherstadt warehouse district,Elbphilharmonie, and red-light district heritage.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Hamburg have?
Hamburg has a Cool climate with average yearly temperatures of 15°C (highs) and 7°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Hamburg?
The best time to visit Hamburg is during May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures average around 17°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Hamburg?
The hottest month in Hamburg is August with average highs of 26°C, while the coldest is March with average lows of 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Hamburg?
Hamburg sees the most rain in February (21 rainy days), while April is the driest month (3 rainy days).
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