Hamburg Holiday Weather Overview
Hamburg is definitely a city of contrasts. A major transport hub and Europe's largest ports, it has a semi-industrial feel and the city definitely means business. On the other hand, it is known for its wide range of arts and cultural events and festivals, and has a fast growing tourism industry.
Yet another view of Hamburg takes in the infamous Reeperbahn, Europe's largest red light district. It's as if Hamburg isn't quite sure what kind of city it wants to be, yet most tourists agree that it's definitely worth a visit.
Hamburg's Climate
Hamburg is Germany's northernmost major city, situated on the Jutland Peninsula between Scandinavia and continental Europe. Influenced by both the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, the city's northerly location accounts for its largely cool climate.
Hamburg in the Spring
Spring is a pretty time to visit Hamburg, as the city's gardens and parks start to bloom. It's still cold in March, but as the spring progresses, the city warms up to a respectable 17°C by the middle of May.
Each May the Hafengeburtstag or port festival is a popular spectacle, featuring antique tall ships and all manner of other boats, as well as live music and foodie events.
If you're visiting Hamburg in the spring, take a sweater and an umbrella, as it can be showery.
Hamburg in the Summer
Hamburg's summers are pleasantly warm rather than hot. In August, average daily highs reach 22°C, with lows of around 14°C overnight. Very rarely, a heat wave occurs, pushing temperatures into the high 20s or even low 30s, but most years the city remains relatively temperate.
The summer months are the peak months for tourism, and hotel rates are at their highest. River beaches are popular hangouts during the summer, and the city is famous for its beach bars which create their own little versions of the sun and sand.
Hamburg in the Autumn
Autumn in Hamburg can become rather grey and overcast, with not all that much sunshine. The temperatures dip quickly after September, reaching highs of only 7°C by November. Rain increases too, and you're likely to experience 10-12 wet days each month during autumn.
Autumn is convention season in Hamburg and the city is busy with business visitors. There's still plenty to tourists to do, however, and autumn is the perfect time to explore Hamburg's museums, theatres and concert halls. Take warm clothing and a waterproof jacket.
Hamburg in Winter
Winter can be a delight in Hamburg - it's cold enough to put everyone in a festive mood in December without being uncomfortably cold. Expect highs of 3-4°C and overnight lows just below freezing. If you want to visit Hamburg's famous Christmas markets, bring a hat, gloves and a warm coat. Despite the chill, snow is infrequent in Hamburg, and does not tend to last for long.
Best months to visit Hamburg?
July and August are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Hamburg. The weather averages gathered from Hamburg weather forecast and Hamburg weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 23°c and average of 139.4667 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Hamburg?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 0°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Hamburg?
August and July receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 79.65mm.
Travelling to Hamburg? Check out our Weather averages of Hamburg to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Hamburg section.