September · Germany
Best time to visit Hamburg in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hamburg in September
Average temperature 16°C, 61 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
8.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
September in Hamburg scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 16°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hamburg's Speicherstadt warehouses and the Elbphilharmonie stand over a harbor that still handles ocean traffic.
September ranks 3rd of 12 for Hamburg — one of the best windows
September averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Hamburg (3rd 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 crowds are moderate. 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 September?
- In September, Hamburg averages 16°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Hamburg?
- September 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 September?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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