Hamburg, GermanyQuick decision
When to visit Hamburg?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
55°F–72°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 34°F | 41°F | 44% | 0.1in | 2.5h | 1.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 34°F | 45°F | 44% | 0.1in | 5.0h | 3.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 36°F | 48°F | 35% | 0.1in | 7.7h | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 39°F | 55°F | 38% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 64°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 55°F | 72°F | 39% | 0.1in | 13.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 72°F | 48% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 72°F | 39% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 66°F | 32% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 48°F | 57°F | 45% | 0.1in | 6.3h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 39°F | 48°F | 43% | 0.1in | 3.2h | 3.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 36°F | 43°F | 44% | 0.1in | 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°F, 37% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 22°F, 42% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 14°F, 40% rainy days, 6.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°F, 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°F.
December is the wettest month with 44% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 22°F.
In winter, the average score is 2.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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