Hamburg in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Hamburg in december 2026
The weather in Hamburg in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 112.8cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Cloudy
31% of time
16%
12%
12%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Cloudy
37% of time
15%
14%
11%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Cloudy
30% of time
17%
14%
12%
Weather at 3am
38°F
28%
18%
14%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Hamburg in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Hamburg in december.
The climate of Hamburg in december is very bad
The climate in december in Hamburg is wet (with 3.3in of precipitation over 6 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.9in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in this location this month. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 41°F. The seasonal minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Hamburg is 40°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Hamburg in the month of december with a maximum record of 58°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 5°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 9 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 29% of time.
On this month of december, day length in Hamburg is generally 07:30. Sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset is at 16:00.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Hamburg in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 5°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 44°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 112.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.81km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 71% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:30 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:30 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Hamburg in december 2025:
36°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 45°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
40°F to 45°F
45°F to 49°F
38°F to 43°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
38°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
38°F to 41°F
32°F to 38°F
31°F to 34°F
29°F to 32°F
29°F to 36°F
32°F to 43°F
31°F to 36°F
40°F to 43°F
31°F to 36°F
29°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in Germany in december
Cities near Hamburg:
| Lübeck in december | very bad weather |
| Timmendorfer Strand in december | very bad weather |
| Kiel in december | very bad weather |
| Cuxhaven in december | very bad weather |
| Boltenhagen in december | very bad weather |
| Schwerin in december | very bad weather |
| Bremerhaven in december | very bad weather |
| Bremen in december | very bad weather |
| Eckernförde in december | very bad weather |
| Wismar in december | very bad weather |
| Poel in december | very bad weather |
| Großenbrode in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Hamburg in december:
Weather data for Hamburg for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Hamburg. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Hamburg can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Hamburg.