When is the best time to go to Hamburg

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hamburg, Germany. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Hamburg weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hamburg are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Hamburg January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 57mm 1.6hrs 9.5hrs

January in Hamburg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamburg for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Hamburg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Hamburg with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Hamburg February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 42mm 2.7hrs 11.1hrs

February in Hamburg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hamburg.

February is in the winter in Hamburg and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hamburg with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamburg weather in February »

March

Hamburg March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 47mm 3.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Hamburg is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hamburg.

March is in the spring in Hamburg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hamburg with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamburg weather in March »

April

Hamburg April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 48mm 5.9hrs 15.2hrs

Hamburg's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Hamburg, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Hamburg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hamburg with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamburg weather in April »

May

Hamburg May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 57mm 7.7hrs 17.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Hamburg and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamburg, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Hamburg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hamburg with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamburg weather in May »

June

Hamburg June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 67mm 8.1hrs 9.5hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Hamburg during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Hamburg, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Hamburg and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hamburg with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamburg weather in June »

July

Hamburg July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 79mm 7.4hrs 11.1hrs

July in Hamburg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamburg, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Hamburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hamburg with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamburg weather in July »

August

Hamburg August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 80mm 7.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Hamburg is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamburg, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Hamburg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hamburg with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamburg weather in August »

September

Hamburg September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 63mm 5.2hrs 15.2hrs

Hamburg's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Hamburg, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Hamburg and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hamburg with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamburg weather in September »

October

Hamburg October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 56mm 3.7hrs 17.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Hamburg and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Hamburg.

October is in the fall / autumn in Hamburg and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hamburg with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamburg weather in October »

November

Hamburg November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 64mm 2.1hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Hamburg during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamburg for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Hamburg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hamburg with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamburg weather in November »

December

Hamburg December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 66mm 1.4hrs 11.1hrs

December in Hamburg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamburg for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Hamburg and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hamburg with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamburg weather in December »

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Hamburg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.1°C 70°F
Driest month: February 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 2.6°C 36.7°F
Wettest month: August 80mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 18.4°C 65.1°F
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