Hamburg at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,740 h
- Rain a year
- 750 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Hamburg
Hamburg has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, Hamburg is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Hamburg in October?
In October, Hamburg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hamburg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:45 – 18:26
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %55 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Hamburg
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.5 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Hamburg, 33 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Hamburg: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hamburg has about 12 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 4° | 0° | 2.0 h | 12 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 5° | 0° | 3.2 h | 11 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 9° | 1° | 4.6 h | 10 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 13° | 4° | 6.7 h | 11 | 49 |
| MayMay | 74 | 18° | 9° | 7.1 h | 12 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 21° | 12° | 7.3 h | 12 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 22° | 14° | 6.8 h | 14 | 89 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 22° | 14° | 6.7 h | 13 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 19° | 11° | 5.3 h | 10 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 14° | 8° | 3.5 h | 12 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 8° | 4° | 2.2 h | 12 | 55 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 5° | 1° | 1.7 h | 13 | 63 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Hamburg
The best time to visit Hamburg is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August and in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 89 mm.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hamburg for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Oct, Dec – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Feb, Dec
Snow on 2 or more days
Hamburg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January4° · 2 h
In January, Hamburg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 61 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamburg.
Hamburg in January16February5° · 3 h
In February, Hamburg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamburg.
Hamburg in February24March9° · 5 h
In March, Hamburg is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamburg.
Hamburg in March55April13° · 7 h
In April, Hamburg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hamburg.
Hamburg in April74May18° · 7 h
In May, Hamburg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hamburg.
Hamburg in May77June21° · 7 h
In June, Hamburg is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hamburg.
Hamburg in June71July22° · 7 h
In July, Hamburg is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hamburg.
Hamburg in July73August22° · 7 h
In August, Hamburg is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hamburg.
Hamburg in August74September19° · 5 h
In September, Hamburg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hamburg.
Hamburg in September42October14° · 4 h
In October, Hamburg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hamburg.
Hamburg in October13November8° · 2 h
In November, Hamburg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamburg.
Hamburg in November11December5° · 2 h
In December, Hamburg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamburg.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 740 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Hamburg
When is the best time to visit Hamburg?
The best time to visit Hamburg is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hamburg?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Hamburg?
Rain is most frequent from July to August and in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 89 mm. The driest month is April with 49 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hamburg get?
Hamburg gets around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Hamburg in?
Hamburg uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hamburg?
A nonstop flight from London to Hamburg takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 740 km.
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