The month in detail
What to expect in September
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Hamburg. Temperatures drop (66°F) and rain returns (48% of days). With 48% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
September ranks 5 out of 12 months in Hamburg. Compared to August: −5°F daytime, −1.4h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Daylight
12.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Hamburg is June (7.5/10), 2.9 pts higher than September.
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Plan your trip
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 ⓘDecember · 58%
🏖️ Beach trip
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in September
If September doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Hamburg ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
GermanyTemperate oceanic climate with a 7.5 → 0.5 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 51.0% rainy days. The months of June & July 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 7.1/10.
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 0.6/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.1/10.
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 September?
The average UV index reaches 4 in September in Hamburg (moderate), with about 12.4h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.