Hamburg has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Hamburg has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C across all 4 cities, with approximately 767 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 85%. Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is Oststeinbek with average July highs of 28.7°C, while Oststeinbek is the coldest with average January lows of -9.3°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ❄️ | 8.9°C | -9.3°C | -0.2°C | 94% | 70 | 3.9 | 0.60 |
| February | 🌤️ | 9.8°C | -7.8°C | 1.0°C | 91% | 52 | 3.8 | 1.30 |
| March | 🌤️ | 15.4°C | -4.7°C | 5.3°C | 86% | 56 | 3.6 | 2.40 |
| April | 🌤️ | 20.4°C | -2.1°C | 9.1°C | 80% | 46 | 3.1 | 4.00 |
| May | 🌤️ | 24.6°C | 1.9°C | 13.2°C | 78% | 59 | 2.9 | 5.10 |
| June | ☀️ | 27.1°C | 6.6°C | 16.9°C | 78% | 74 | 2.9 | 5.30 |
| July | ☀️ | 28.7°C | 9.2°C | 18.9°C | 79% | 78 | 2.9 | 5.00 |
| August | ☀️ | 28.5°C | 8.9°C | 18.7°C | 79% | 68 | 2.7 | 4.30 |
| September | 🌤️ | 24.2°C | 5.7°C | 14.9°C | 83% | 62 | 2.9 | 3.00 |
| October | 🌤️ | 19.6°C | 0.5°C | 10.1°C | 88% | 68 | 3.3 | 1.70 |
| November | 🌤️ | 13.3°C | -3.6°C | 4.9°C | 93% | 63 | 3.3 | 0.80 |
| December | 🌤️ | 9.7°C | -7.3°C | 1.2°C | 95% | 72 | 3.5 | 0.40 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 4 cities in Hamburg
🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Region-wide monthly averages across 4 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 95% in December · annual avg 85%
The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 11.4°C), while the coldest year was 2010 (avg: 7.3°C).
Averaged across all 4 cities in Hamburg · Last 10 years · °C
Averaged across all 4 cities in Hamburg · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 4 cities in Hamburg for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 0.8°C | 10.9°C | 20.9°C | 645 | 84% | 3.1 m/s |
2024 | 2.1°C | 11.4°C | 20.7°C | 983 | 86% | 3.2 m/s |
2023 🌧️ | 0.9°C | 10.6°C | 20.4°C | 1056 | 84% | 3.3 m/s |
2022 🔥 | 1.1°C | 11.2°C | 21.2°C | 698 | 82% | 3.2 m/s |
2021 | 0.4°C | 10.3°C | 20.1°C | 800 | 85% | 3.0 m/s |
2020 | 1.5°C | 10.9°C | 20.3°C | 717 | 82% | 3.3 m/s |
2019 | 1.0°C | 10.9°C | 20.7°C | 712 | 82% | 3.3 m/s |
2018 | -0.5°C | 10.3°C | 21.1°C | 530 | 83% | 3.1 m/s |
2017 | 0.9°C | 10.0°C | 19.2°C | 919 | 86% | 3.2 m/s |
2016 | 0.7°C | 10.1°C | 19.5°C | 649 | 85% | 3.1 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
