Hamburg · January
Only If It Fits
- Day / Night
- 5.1° / 1°
- Rainfall
- 80.6 mm · 21.2 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
City Hall· landmark
Germany
Best time to visit
Hamburg
The best time to visit Hamburg is September, May, June, when the TripTimi score peaks. Across the year, daytime temperatures range from 5.1°C to 22.9°C. Use the month-by-month comparison below to weigh weather, crowds, and prices.
Germany's great port city is laced with canals and harbour basins, from the warehouse district of Speicherstadt to the Elbphilharmonie. Its maritime climate is cool and rainy, so bring a jacket whenever you visit and aim for the longer, milder days of summer.
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| Month | Score | Day | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43 | 5.1°C | 80.6 mm· 21.2 days | low | low |
| February | 51 | 7°C | 73.5 mm· 18.9 days | low | low |
| March | 65 | 10.4°C | 46.5 mm· 15.4 days | low | low |
| April | 66 | 13°C | 57 mm· 17.2 days | medium | medium |
| May | 71 | 18.1°C | 71.3 mm· 19.2 days | medium | medium |
| June | 71 | 22.5°C | 69 mm· 19 days | high | high |
| July | 64 | 22.7°C | 105.4 mm· 25 days | high | high |
| August | 69 | 22.9°C | 71.3 mm· 19.4 days | high | high |
| September | 74 | 19.9°C | 60 mm· 16.6 days | medium | medium |
| October | 59 | 14.8°C | 89.9 mm· 21.2 days | medium | medium |
| November | 51 | 8.6°C | 69 mm· 20.4 days | low | low |
| December | 40 | 5.6°C | 74.4 mm· 20.4 days | medium | medium |
Month by month
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Hamburg · February
Plan Carefully
- Day / Night
- 7° / 1.2°
- Rainfall
- 73.5 mm · 18.9 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Hamburg · March
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 10.4° / 2.1°
- Rainfall
- 46.5 mm · 15.4 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
City Hall· landmark
Hamburg · April
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 13° / 4.2°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · 17.2 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Hamburg · May
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 18.1° / 8.9°
- Rainfall
- 71.3 mm · 19.2 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Hamburg · June
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 22.5° / 12.9°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · 19 days
- Crowds
- high
- Prices
- high
City Hall· landmark
Hamburg · July
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 22.7° / 14.5°
- Rainfall
- 105.4 mm · 25 days
- Crowds
- high
- Prices
- high
City Hall· landmark
Hamburg · August
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 22.9° / 14.3°
- Rainfall
- 71.3 mm · 19.4 days
- Crowds
- high
- Prices
- high
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Hamburg · September
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 19.9° / 12.1°
- Rainfall
- 60 mm · 16.6 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Hamburg · October
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 14.8° / 8.7°
- Rainfall
- 89.9 mm · 21.2 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Hamburg · November
Plan Carefully
- Day / Night
- 8.6° / 4.2°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · 20.4 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Hamburg · December
Only If It Fits
- Day / Night
- 5.6° / 1.7°
- Rainfall
- 74.4 mm · 20.4 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
City Hall· landmark
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Thalia Theater
landmark
International Maritime Museum Hamburg
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Museum of Arts and Crafts Hamburg
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Museum am Rothenbaum – Cultures and Arts of the World
museum
Altona Theater
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hamburg?
The top-rated months are September, May, June, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.
What is the warmest month in Hamburg?
August is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 22.9°C.
When is the cheapest time to visit Hamburg?
Prices are typically lowest in March.
When is Hamburg least crowded?
March usually sees the fewest visitors.
What is the driest month in Hamburg?
March is the driest month of the year.
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