Hamburg, GermanyQuick decision
When to visit Hamburg?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–22°C in June
🌧 Least rain
39% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (44%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Port & SpeicherstadtYear-round — UNESCO warehouses, Miniatur Wunderland and Hafencity.
Elbphilharmonie & MusicYear-round — concerts, Reeperbahn and music scene.
GastronomyYear-round — Fischbrötchen, Sunday fish market.
Elbe BeachesJune–August — Strandperle, swimming and summer atmosphere.
Monthly climate data
Hamburg weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 1°C | 5°C | 44% | 2.5 | 2.5h | 1.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 1°C | 7°C | 44% | 2.4 | 5.0h | 3.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 9°C | 35% | 1.6 | 7.7h | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 13°C | 38% | 1.7 | 11.6h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 37% | 1.9 | 12.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 22°C | 39% | 2.6 | 13.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 22°C | 48% | 3.0 | 12.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 22°C | 39% | 2.0 | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 19°C | 32% | 1.9 | 10.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 14°C | 45% | 2.6 | 6.3h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 9°C | 43% | 2.1 | 3.2h | 3.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 2°C | 6°C | 44% | 2.2 | 1.1h | 1.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 13°C, 37% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 22°C, 42% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 40% rainy days, 6.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 44% rainy days, 2.9h sunshine/day. Score: 2.2/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 39% rainy days and 22°C.
December is the wettest month with 44% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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