🇩🇪 Berlin vs Hamburg 🇩🇪

Berlin, Germany vs Hamburg, Germany — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Berlin is drier, with roughly 125 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇩🇪 Berlin🇩🇪 Hamburg
Avg annual high14°C14°C
Hottest monthJuly (25°C)August (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-2°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year104229
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇩🇪 Berlin

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

🇩🇪 Hamburg

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in August (23°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Berlin or Hamburg warmer?

Berlin and Hamburg have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Berlin or Hamburg?

Hamburg is rainier — Berlin sees about 125 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Berlin vs Hamburg?

Berlin is best around May, June, September; Hamburg is best around June, July, August.

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