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Hamburg in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Hamburg in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Hamburg in January 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
January may not be the ideal time to visit Hamburg, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +3°C, and there are only about 2 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 11 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 50 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Hamburg;

Average weather

☀️
+3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-19°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hamburg has uncomfortable weather in January.

Average temperature in Hamburg in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hamburg for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +7°C with a maximum of +16°C and a minimum of -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +7°C.

Is Hamburg warm or cold in January?

Hamburg is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +4°C to +3°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +1°C to -1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Hamburg, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Hamburg in January

Hamburg weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+4°C+3°C+4°C
Min. temperature
-16°C-19°C-20°C
Max. temperature
+14°C+16°C+19°C
Rainfall
53 mm50 mm36 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
89%88%84%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
121211
Rainy days
12118
Snowy days
666

January weather is still as bad as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +4°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +3°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 53 mm to 50 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 89% to 88%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Hamburg in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Hamburg is gradually increasing during January, going from 8 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Hamburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 96 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hamburg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Hamburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 1 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Hamburg.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Hamburg?

This is the weather in Hamburg in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+16°C
2 January
🌧️
+13°C
3 January
☀️
+7°C
4 January
🌧️
+11°C
5 January
☁️
+10°C
6 January
🌧️
+10°C
7 January
☀️
+11°C
8 January
🌧️
+10°C
9 January
☁️
+7°C
10 January
☁️
+7°C
11 January
🌧️
+10°C
12 January
🌧️
+10°C
13 January
🌧️
+10°C
14 January
☁️
+10°C
15 January
☁️
+7°C
16 January
☁️
+6°C
17 January
☀️
+4°C
18 January
☀️
+3°C
19 January
☁️
+3°C
20 January
☁️
+3°C
21 January
☁️
+3°C
22 January
☁️
+4°C
23 January
☁️
+4°C
24 January
☁️
+2°C
25 January
☁️
0°C
26 January
🌫️
+4°C
27 January
☁️
+4°C
28 January
☁️
+3°C
29 January
☁️
+4°C
30 January
🌧️
+7°C
31 January
🌧️
+7°C
In January 2023 Hamburg had 5 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Hamburg climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Hamburg in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+10°C) and the highest in 2022 (+15°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 438 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 938 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hamburg in January:

Is January a good time to visit Hamburg?

There is never a bad time to go to Hamburg, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Hamburg and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Hamburg in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Hamburg rainy in January?

Hamburg is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Hamburg in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hamburg in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Hamburg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hamburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.