Hamburg Weather in January 2026: what to expect (0.6/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in January

Winter in Hamburg is cool (5.0°F during the day). Days are short (1.4h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 44.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Hamburg. Compared to December: −2°F daytime.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index

1 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

dry air

0°

Daylight

7.8h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 25

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Is January the right month?

The best month in Hamburg is June (7.7/10), 7.1 pts higher than January.

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Context

Our verdict

Hamburg, Germany's 2nd city and largest port: 1.9 million inhabitants in the north, on the Elbe 62 miles from the North Sea. Hansa-Stadt = free Hanseatic city since the 13th century, special city-state status within the Federal Republic (alongside Berlin and Bremen).

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach trip.

Country · Germany

🗣️LanguageGerman

💶CurrencyEuro (€)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJune · 72°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 41°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 48%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Hamburg ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Germany

Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.7 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

53.55°N · 9.99°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Hamburg?

June is the best month with 72°F highs, 55°F lows, 7.0h of sunshine and 39.0% rainy days. The months of June & August offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Hamburg get in June?

Hamburg averages 7.0 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.

What is the rainiest month in Hamburg?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Hamburg in June?

In June, overnight lows reach 55°F, while afternoon highs average 72°F.

Is Hamburg good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Hamburg scores 0.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.2/10.

When should you avoid Hamburg?

January is the most difficult month to visit Hamburg, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Hamburg in January?

The average UV index reaches 1 in January in Hamburg (low), with about 7.8h of daylight. No protection needed.