Hamburg weather in May
May in Hamburg: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Hamburg · #287 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Hamburg climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.9 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Hamburg in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Hamburg?
- May in Hamburg: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Hamburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Hamburg in May?
- In May, Hamburg averages a daily high of 16.5°C and a low of 7.5°C, with about 62.6 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hamburg in May?
- Hamburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in May.