Climate in Hamburg — Annual Weather Overview
Hamburg has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 23.6°C) and the coolest is December (5.1°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 18.5°C swing between August highs and December lows. Annual rainfall totals around 842mm. February is the wettest month at 92.7mm, while April averages just 42.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 7.7 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 13.0°C, 162mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 23.1°C, 225mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 14.7°C, 196mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 6.2°C, 259mm rain.
Hamburg — Monthly Temperatures
Hamburg — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Hamburg stays reasonable all year.
Hamburg weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1°C | 2.0°C | 74.0mm | 2.7h | 14 | 10/10 |
| February | 7.3°C | 1.4°C | 92.7mm | 4.4h | 15 | 10/10 |
| March | 9.6°C | 1.4°C | 56.0mm | 7.7h | 11 | 10/10 |
| April | 12.5°C | 3.1°C | 42.2mm | 10.3h | 8 | 10/10 |
| May | 17.0°C | 7.6°C | 64.0mm | 11.2h | 13 | 10/10 |
| June | 23.3°C | 13.0°C | 53.5mm | 12.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| July | 22.4°C | 14.0°C | 92.2mm | 11.4h | 14 | 10/10 |
| August | 23.6°C | 14.7°C | 79.0mm | 10.9h | 14 | 10/10 |
| September | 19.9°C | 11.6°C | 52.5mm | 8.8h | 9 | 10/10 |
| October | 15.1°C | 9.0°C | 86.0mm | 6.0h | 14 | 10/10 |
| November | 9.1°C | 4.7°C | 57.8mm | 3.7h | 14 | 10/10 |
| December | 5.1°C | 1.3°C | 92.2mm | 2.1h | 16 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Hamburg have?
Hamburg has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 5.1°C in December to 23.6°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Hamburg?
August is the hottest month in Hamburg, with average highs of 23.6°C and lows of 14.7°C.
What is the coldest month in Hamburg?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 5.1°C and lows of 1.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Hamburg?
February is the wettest month, averaging 92.7mm of rainfall over around 15 rainy days.
How much rain does Hamburg get per year?
Hamburg receives around 842mm of rain per year. The driest month is April (42.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Hamburg?
The best time to visit Hamburg is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.