December · Germany
Best time to visit Hamburg in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hamburg in December
Average temperature 4°C, 74 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Hamburg scores 4.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hamburg's Speicherstadt warehouses and the Elbphilharmonie stand over a harbor that still handles ocean traffic.
December in Hamburg — off-season conditions
December averages 4°C (39°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hamburg in December?
- In December, Hamburg averages 4°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Hamburg?
- December earns a 4.3/10 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 December?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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