Hamburg weather in December

December in Hamburg: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Hamburg · #524 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 45/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Hamburg climate normals — December

Daytime high5°C / 42°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)2°C / 36°F
Rainfall80 mm / 3.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days16 days
Humidity90%💦 very humid
Dew point2°C / 35°F
Sunshine1.8 h/day
Daylight7.6 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall5.3 cm / 2.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Hamburg in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Hamburg?
December in Hamburg: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Hamburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (45/100).
What is the weather like in Hamburg in December?
In December, Hamburg averages a daily high of 5.3°C and a low of 1.6°C, with about 80.4 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Hamburg in December?
Hamburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
Does it snow in Hamburg in December?
Hamburg sees roughly 5.3 cm of snowfall in December.

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