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Hamburg in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Hamburg in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit Hamburg, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +13°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in October. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 59 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hamburg has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Hamburg in October

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

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +14°C with a maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +12°C.

Is Hamburg warm or cold in October?

Hamburg is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +7°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Hamburg:

Climate in Hamburg in October

Hamburg weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+18°C+13°C+8°C
Min. temperature
+1°C-5°C-8°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+28°C+20°C
Rainfall
56 mm59 mm50 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%84%88%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
542
Cloudy days
81011
Rainy days
161615
Snowy days
002

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +13°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 56 mm to 59 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in September to 4 in October.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 October, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Hamburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 144 mm, with a 74% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October 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.

How was the weather last October in Hamburg?

This is the weather in Hamburg in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+17°C
2 October
☁️
+22°C
3 October
☀️
+21°C
4 October
☀️
+17°C
5 October
☀️
+18°C
6 October
🌧️
+17°C
7 October
🌫️
+16°C
8 October
☀️
+15°C
9 October
🌧️
+15°C
10 October
☀️
+18°C
11 October
☀️
+18°C
12 October
☀️
+16°C
13 October
🌧️
+21°C
14 October
🌧️
+17°C
15 October
🌧️
+9°C
16 October
☁️
+11°C
17 October
☁️
+13°C
18 October
☀️
+11°C
19 October
🌧️
+8°C
20 October
🌧️
+7°C
21 October
🌫️
+12°C
22 October
☀️
+14°C
23 October
☀️
+14°C
24 October
🌧️
+12°C
25 October
☀️
+14°C
26 October
☁️
+11°C
27 October
🌧️
+10°C
28 October
☁️
+11°C
29 October
☁️
+16°C
30 October
☀️
+15°C
31 October
🌧️
+12°C
In October 2023 Hamburg had 12 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Hamburg in October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Hamburg?

It’s always a good time to visit Hamburg, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Hamburg in October?

October has mild temperatures in Hamburg. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Hamburg rainy in October?

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

Is it sunny in Hamburg in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hamburg in October, 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.