Monthly climate guide
Hamburg weather in May
May in Hamburg is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and night-time lows near 8°C (46°F). The month usually brings about 55 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- In Hamburg, May is late spring.
- Hamburg is usually about 3°C warmer than Kiel, 90 km away, in May.
- Good walking weather for combining St. Pauli & Reeperbahn and Speicherstadt in one day.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 66%.
Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
55 mm
some rain
Humidity
76%
relative
Sky
66%
cloud · often cloudy
Hamburg weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | -1°C / 30°F | 72 mm | 93% | 81% |
| February | 5°C / 40°F | -1°C / 30°F | 51 mm | 90% | 76% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 33°F | 43 mm | 84% | 69% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 37 mm | 78% | 62% |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 55 mm | 76% | 66% |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 74 mm | 77% | 71% |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 13°C / 55°F | 76 mm | 77% | 69% |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 56°F | 58 mm | 77% | 66% |
| September | 19°C / 67°F | 10°C / 50°F | 49 mm | 81% | 68% |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 7°C / 44°F | 64 mm | 87% | 72% |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 3°C / 37°F | 49 mm | 93% | 76% |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 1°C / 34°F | 79 mm | 94% | 82% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Hamburg?
Our Hamburg guide recommends: May to September for the mildest, driest weather.
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Best time to visit Hamburg →Other Germany cities in May
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Hamburg in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Hamburg?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Hamburg, with highs around 18°C and about 55 mm of rain.
How warm is Hamburg in May?
Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Hamburg in May?
Hamburg typically gets around 55 mm of rain in May — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Hamburg?
May to September for the mildest, driest weather.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Hamburg (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.