City in Germany

Hamburg Travel Guide

Hamburg travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 66°F now🕔 2:55 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 1.9 million

Summary

Hamburg is a city in Germany. Hamburg is known for Harbour city and Elbphilharmonie. It has a population of about 1.9 million.

Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Hamburg with overcast. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 59°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.2/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Hamburg is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 30°F.

The closest major airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), about 167 mi away. Nearby highlights include Brandenburg Gate, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is 9°F above the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hamburg today at 9.6/10. Visibility is down to 1,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Hamburg

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 53°33′4″N 9°59′37.3″E (53.5511, 9.9937)

Weather in Hamburg right now

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66°F
Overcast · feels like 65°F
Humidity61%
Wind5 mph WNW
Gusts13 mph
UV index2.8 · Low
Cloud cover99%
Pressure1032 hPa
VisibilityPoor · 1 mi
Air quality46 · Good
Sunrise7:23 AM
Sunset6:54 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 69%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:55 PM, Oct 2 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

🌥️ 67° / 52°

Fog · 5% rain · wind 5 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

🌥️ 67° / 53°

Fog · 3% rain · wind 5 mph

Quick facts about Hamburg

TypeCity
CountryGermany
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°33′4″N 9°59′37.3″E (53.5511, 9.9937)
Population1.900.000
Known forHarbour city and Elbphilharmonie
Local time2:55 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Hamburg

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Hamburg.

Best time to visit Hamburg

Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Hamburg

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Berlin Brandenburg AirportBER167 miBerlin
Copenhagen AirportCPH178 miCopenhagen
Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAMS234 miAmsterdam
Frankfurt AirportFRA250 miGermany
Vaclav Havel Airport PraguePRG300 miPrague

Explore Hamburg

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hamburg?

Hamburg is a city in Germany. Its coordinates are 53.5511, 9.9937. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Hamburg right now?

It is currently 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 61% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hamburg?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Hamburg, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hamburg in?

Hamburg observes Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00). The local time is 2:55 PM.

How many people live in Hamburg?

Hamburg has a population of approximately 1.9 million.

What is the nearest airport to Hamburg?

The closest airports are Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 167 mi away, Copenhagen Airport (CPH), 178 mi away and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 234 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hamburg?

Popular options include Brandenburg Gate, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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