Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
58mm
Sun
7h
Weather score
40
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May17°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May58mm average rain
May sits near Hamburg's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May7 hours average sun
May is one of Hamburg's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May40 weather score
May sits close to Hamburg's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.