Hamburg weather in January

January in Hamburg: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Hamburg · #492 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 48/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Hamburg climate normals — January

Daytime high5°C / 42°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low1°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)1°C / 34°F
Rainfall65 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point2°C / 36°F
Sunshine2.5 h/day
Daylight8.1 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall5 cm / 2 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

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

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Hamburg in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Hamburg?
January in Hamburg: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Hamburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
What is the weather like in Hamburg in January?
In January, Hamburg averages a daily high of 5.4°C and a low of 1.4°C, with about 64.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Hamburg in January?
Hamburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
Does it snow in Hamburg in January?
Hamburg sees roughly 5 cm of snowfall in January.

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