City, Germany
Hamburg weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Hamburg
May–Sep is the driest and warmest, with long evenings; Dec brings Christmas markets. Rain is possible all year and winters are cold and grey.
Hamburg weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan3°70 mm
- Feb4°55 mm
- Mar8°50 mm
- Apr14°40 mm
- May18°58 mm
- Jun21°70 mm
- Jul23°84 mm
- Aug23°71 mm
- Sep19°58 mm
- Oct14°63 mm
- Nov8°63 mm
- Dec4°71 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C37°F | -2°C29°F | 70 mm | 94% | Cold |
| February | 4°C39°F | -2°C29°F | 55 mm | 91% | Cold |
| March | 8°C46°F | 0°C32°F | 50 mm | 85% | Cold |
| April | 14°C57°F | 4°C38°F | 40 mm | 79% | Cool |
| May | 18°C64°F | 8°C46°F | 58 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 21°C70°F | 11°C53°F | 70 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C73°F | 14°C57°F | 84 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| August | 23°C73°F | 13°C56°F | 71 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| September | 19°C66°F | 10°C50°F | 58 mm | 82% | Pleasant |
| October | 14°C56°F | 6°C43°F | 63 mm | 88% | Cool |
| November | 8°C46°F | 3°C37°F | 63 mm | 93% | Cold |
| December | 4°C39°F | 0°C32°F | 71 mm | 95% | Cold |
Best months across Germany
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Munich | May–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Hamburg | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Frankfurt | May–Sep | Jul (27°C) |
| Cologne | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Dresden | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Heidelberg | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Düsseldorf | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Leipzig | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Stuttgart | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Nuremberg | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Black Forest | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Freiburg | May–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Rothenburg ob der Tauber | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb | Jul (24°C) |
| Bremen | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Hamburg?
May–Sep. May–Sep is the driest and warmest, with long evenings; Dec brings Christmas markets. Rain is possible all year and winters are cold and grey.
When is the rainy season in Hamburg?
Rain peaks in July with about 84 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Hamburg?
July, with average highs of 23°C (73°F).
How cold does Hamburg get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging -2°C (29°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.