Hamburg weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Hamburg: highs of 3°C (37°F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average -2°C (29°F) and cloud cover 81% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 4°C (39°F) and 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Hamburg, the largest city in Hamburg. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Hamburg?
least pleasant month Weather score 32/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Hamburg. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Hamburg in January?
Some rain is normal: about 70 mm (2.8 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Hamburg in January?
Days average 3°C (37°F) and nights -2°C (29°F).
Hamburg weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (39°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| March | 8°C (46°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| April | 14°C (56°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 40 mm | 62% | fair |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 58 mm | 66% | best |
| June | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 71 mm | 71% | best |
| July | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 84 mm | 68% | best |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 71 mm | 68% | best |
| September | 19°C (66°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 58 mm | 68% | best |
| October | 13°C (56°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm | 71% | fair |
| November | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 63 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 71 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Hamburg in January
Weather can differ a lot within Hamburg: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Wandsbek | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Hamburg-Nord | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Hamburg-Mitte | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Marienthal | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Eimsbüttel | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Altona | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Harburg | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Bergedorf | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Rahlstedt | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Billstedt | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Winterhude | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |