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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8°C | 0.6°C | 72.2 mm | 14 | 2.9 h | 21.7 km/h | – |
| Feb | 6.5°C | 0.7°C | 62.8 mm | 12 | 5.0 h | 21.9 km/h | – |
| Mar | 9.3°C | 1.7°C | 54.3 mm | 11 | 6.9 h | 20.7 km/h | – |
| Apr | 13.3°C | 4.1°C | 50.2 mm | 11 | 10.3 h | 20 km/h | – |
| May | 17.6°C | 8.4°C | 59.5 mm | 12 | 11.0 h | 19.7 km/h | – |
| Jun | 22.2°C | 12.8°C | 65.1 mm | 11 | 12.0 h | 18.1 km/h | – |
| Jul | 22.8°C | 14.3°C | 86.2 mm | 14 | 11.5 h | 19 km/h | – |
| Aug | 23°C | 14.3°C | 72.3 mm | 13 | 10.8 h | 17.7 km/h | – |
| Sep | 19.5°C | 11.6°C | 52.4 mm | 10 | 8.8 h | 17.5 km/h | – |
| Oct | 14.5°C | 8.6°C | 72.2 mm | 14 | 5.7 h | 19.6 km/h | – |
| Nov | 8.7°C | 4.3°C | 60.8 mm | 13 | 3.5 h | 19.4 km/h | – |
| Dec | 6°C | 2.3°C | 74 mm | 15 | 2.4 h | 20.9 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Hamburg
Hamburg (Germany) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 11 °C. Daytime highs average 14 °C, while nights cool to about 7 °C. The destination sees roughly 782 mm of rainfall per year and 7.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: June is the sunniest month with 12.0 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (August, up to 23 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 0.6 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in December (15 rainy days), driest month is September (10).
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Frequently asked questions about Hamburg
When is the best time to visit Hamburg?
The best time to visit Hamburg: April to October – best in September (avg. 15.6 °C, 10 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Hamburg?
The warmest month is August with an average of 18.7 °C and daytime highs around 23.0 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 2.7 °C and night-time lows around 0.6 °C.
How many rainy days does Hamburg have?
December has the most rainy days with 15 rainy days. The driest month is September with 10 rainy days.