When is the best time to go to Hamburg?

When is the best time to go to Hamburg? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Hamburg are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The rainiest months are January, May, June, July, August and December
  • The best months for swimming are July, August and September


Annual weather in Hamburg

For full information about the climate and weather in Hamburg a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 34°F/38°F
3.5in
February 34°F/41°F
2.8in
March 38°F/49°F
2.4in
April 45°F/58°F
2in
May 52°F/63°F
3.7in
June 59°F/70°F
4in
July 63°F/74°F
3.8in
August 61°F/74°F
3.6in
September 54°F/67°F
2.6in
October 49°F/58°F
3in
November 41°F/49°F
2.9in
December 38°F/41°F
3.5in


Weather and climate in Hamburg

Hamburg enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Hamburg is 58°F (ranging from 38°F in january to 74°F in august). Annual rainfall is 37.6in, with a minimum of 2in in april and a maximum of 4in in june.
  • Between january and march the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 47°F in average and it rains about 13% of the time in march.
  • From april to october the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 58°F and it rains in october about 3in.
  • In the month of november the climate is bad. It is for example 49°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains about 2.9in each month.
  • In december the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 38°F and, in december, 7 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Hamburg

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Hamburg: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Hamburg

Find out when Hamburg has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Hamburg

  • Very low season in Hamburg
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Hamburg
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March and November.
  • High season in Hamburg
    The number of visitors to Hamburg is high in: April, May, June, July, September, October and December.
  • Peak season in Hamburg
    The largest number of tourists visiting Hamburg is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Hamburg month by month



Best time for low prices in Hamburg

Average prices of hotels in Hamburg month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Hamburg. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Hamburg

A return flight between London and Hamburg is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 60 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 58 more for your airline ticket to Hamburg if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Hamburg

On average, it costs $ 68 per day to hire a car in Hamburg. This price varies by $ 6.5 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 64 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 71.

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