Best time to visit Hamburg
The best months to visit Hamburg are August, July and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
August, July and June score best for Hamburg weather:
- June21° / 11°CJune is mild with long evenings, strong for Alster boats, Planten un Blomen, and port views.
- July23° / 14°CJuly is the warmest stretch but still rainy, so pair harbor days with Elbphilharmonie or museum backups.
- August23° / 13°CAugust stays mild and wet, with river terraces and late St Pauli nights working around showers.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Hamburg weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | 0° | 65 | 12 | 8h |
| February | 5° | 0° | 50 | 10 | 10h |
| March | 9° | 1° | 55 | 10 | 12h |
| April | 14° | 4° | 40 | 9 | 14h |
| May | 18° | 8° | 60 | 10 | 16h |
| JuneBest weather | 21° | 11° | 75 | 11 | 17h |
| JulyBest weather | 23° | 14° | 80 | 12 | 16h |
| AugustBest weather | 23° | 13° | 80 | 11 | 15h |
| September | 19° | 10° | 65 | 10 | 12h |
| October | 14° | 7° | 65 | 11 | 10h |
| November | 8° | 3° | 65 | 11 | 8h |
| December | 5° | 1° | 75 | 12 | 7h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Hamburg month by month
January
Hamburg in January: 4.3°C high, -0.4°C low, 65mm rain over 12 days, 7.8h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
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February
Hamburg in February: 5.2°C high, -0.3°C low, 50mm rain over 10 days, 9.5h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
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March
Hamburg in March: 8.7°C high, 1.3°C low, 55mm rain over 10 days, 11.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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April
Hamburg in April: 13.8°C high, 4.1°C low, 40mm rain over 9 days, 13.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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May
Hamburg in May: 18°C high, 7.9°C low, 60mm rain over 10 days, 15.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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JuneBest weather
Hamburg in June: 20.9°C high, 11.1°C low, 75mm rain over 11 days, 16.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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JulyBest weather
Hamburg in July: 23.2°C high, 13.5°C low, 80mm rain over 12 days, 16.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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AugustBest weather
Hamburg in August: 23°C high, 13.4°C low, 80mm rain over 11 days, 14.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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September
Hamburg in September: 18.8°C high, 10.3°C low, 65mm rain over 10 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Hamburg in October: 13.6°C high, 6.5°C low, 65mm rain over 11 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Hamburg in November: 8.2°C high, 3.1°C low, 65mm rain over 11 days, 8.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Hamburg in December: 5°C high, 0.5°C low, 75mm rain over 12 days, 7.2h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
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