Hamburg Weather Forecast
Hamburg weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 55°F (13°C) in Hamburg with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 55°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Hamburg is May, 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 73°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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is 3.6°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Hamburg today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Hamburg right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:14 PM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Hamburg
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 55° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 75° / 55° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 58° | 8% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 59° | 21% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 65° | 77% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 60° | 26% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 74° / 60° | 32% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 61° | 69% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 59° | 71% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 57° | 47% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 62° / 57° | 40% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 54° | 45% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 63° | 57% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 62° | 39% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 54° | — | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Hamburg month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 30° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 42° | 34° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 38° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 42° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 67° | 50° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 71° | 56° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 59° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 73° | 58° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 55° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 47° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 47° | 39° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 37° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Hamburg
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Air quality and pollen in Hamburg
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Hamburg
Go in May, 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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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 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hamburg?
May, 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 3:14 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 24, 2026 at 3:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
