Verdict: Excellent month
Hamburg Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Hamburg — highs around 18°C (64°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 13 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Hamburg.
Average high
18°C / 64°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~13
Precipitation
70 mm
What to pack for Hamburg in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 13 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Hamburg: Aug (24°C / 75°F) · Coolest: Dec (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: Feb (~17 rain days)
6°
2°
Jan
8°
2°
Feb
10°
2°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
18°
8°
May
23°
13°
Jun
22°
14°
Jul
24°
15°
Aug
20°
12°
Sep
15°
9°
Oct
9°
5°
Nov
5°
2°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)