Hamburg · SpringMonth summary
Hamburg weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 64°F
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hamburg in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Hamburg. June remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Hamburg in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Hamburg. Temperatures rise (18°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 May, Hamburg averages 64°F, 37% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hamburg in May
Is May a good time to visit Hamburg?
May is an acceptable time for Hamburg (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (7.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Hamburg in May?
With 64°F max and 12.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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