Climate Insights for Hamburg

Germany

Hottest
August
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low33°F low
Wettest
July
87 mm rain3.4 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hamburg is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 791 mm of precipitation falls per year. Hamburg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hamburg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Hamburg is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 31.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Hamburg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hamburg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°FebMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 1°MarMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 2°AprMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 4°MayMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 12°JulMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°SepMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°OctMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 40°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 38°FMin: 34°FMarMax: 49°FAverage: 42°FMin: 35°FAprMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 58°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 36°F
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Temperatures in Hamburg vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Hamburg vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 65°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 12mmFebPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 6mmMarPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 5mmAprPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 2in
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Hamburg is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 791 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 87 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 50 mm. That's 37 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 31cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.Hamburg is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2 in. That's 1.5 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Hamburg is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Hamburg is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan3°37°F
Feb4°38°F
Mar6°42°F
Apr9°48°F
May14°56°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct11°52°F
Nov6°43°F
Dec4°39°F

The best time to visit Hamburg is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 71 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Hamburg is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 33°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hamburg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hamburg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C33 °F
5 °C40 °F
16 km/h10 mph
71 mm2.8 in
12 cm5 in
Feb
1 °C34 °F
6 °C43 °F
15 km/h10 mph
66 mm2.6 in
6 cm2 in
Mar
2 °C35 °F
9 °C49 °F
14 km/h8 mph
50 mm2 in
5 cm2 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
13 °C56 °F
13 km/h8 mph
55 mm2.1 in
1 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
18 °C65 °F
13 km/h8 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h7 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
12 km/h7 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h7 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
14 °C58 °F
14 km/h9 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
8 °C47 °F
14 km/h8 mph
58 mm2.3 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
6 °C43 °F
15 km/h9 mph
70 mm2.8 in
6 cm2 in