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 high | 5°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.1 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5 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.