October · Germany
Best time to visit Hamburg in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hamburg in October
Average temperature 12°C, 90 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Hamburg scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hamburg's Speicherstadt warehouses and the Elbphilharmonie stand over a harbor that still handles ocean traffic.
October in Hamburg — middling scores, decent value
Expect 12°C (53°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 90 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Hamburg — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hamburg in October?
- In October, Hamburg averages 12°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Hamburg?
- October earns a 6.7/10 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 October?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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