Hamburg · WinterMonth summary
Hamburg weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
1°C – 5°C
🌧 Rainy days
44% of days
☀️ Sunshine
2.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hamburg in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Hamburg. June (7.8/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Hamburg in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Hamburg is cool (5°C during the day). Days are short (2.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 44% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Hamburg averages 5°C, 44% rainy days and 2.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +11.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hamburg in January
Is January a good time to visit Hamburg?
January is not recommended for Hamburg (score 1.7/10). With 44% rainy days and 2.5h of sunshine, consider June (7.8/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Hamburg in January?
It's cool with 5°C daytime and 1°C at night. 2.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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