August · Germany
Best time to visit Hamburg in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hamburg in August
Average temperature 19°C, 69 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Hamburg scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hamburg's Speicherstadt warehouses and the Elbphilharmonie stand over a harbor that still handles ocean traffic.
August ranks 2nd of 12 for Hamburg — one of the best windows
August averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Hamburg (2nd of 12); only June scores higher, at 8.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hamburg in August?
- In August, Hamburg averages 19°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Hamburg?
- August earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hamburg in August?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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