Hamburg
City in Germany
Hamburg is a city in Germany with a population of 1,869,473 in 2025. Located 254 km from Berlin, it draws visitors to sights such as the Port of Hamburg, the Elbphilharmonie, and the Reeperbahn.
What to see
The city features notable landmarks related to its maritime heritage and culture, including the Port of Hamburg, the Elbphilharmonie, and Miniatur Wunderland. Visitors can also explore religious architecture and entertainment venues such as St. Michael's Church, St. Nicholas Church, and the Reeperbahn.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 22 °C and daily lows of 14 °C. January, February, and December are the coldest months, with highs of 4 °C and lows ranging from -1 °C to 0 °C. Rain falls throughout the year, with July seeing the highest precipitation at 82 mm on about 15 days, while April is drier with 44 mm on about 11 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport, located 9 km from the city in Germany.
Top sights in Hamburg
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 71 | 52 | 68 | 44 | 60 | 77 | 82 | 78 | 65 | 68 | 70 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Hamburg (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Tierpark Hagenbeck