Hamburg in May
The weather in May
In May, Hamburg averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 8° — mild weather by day. Expect around 60 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 38%.
Days are 4.4° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.6°.
May scores 71/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Hamburg.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:20 and sets at 21:14 local time, giving 15 h 53 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 95 minutes over the month.
Why 71/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Hamburg in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Hamburg?
May scores 71/100 for Hamburg, which we rate as good. Average highs are 18°C with 11 wet days.
How warm is Hamburg in May?
Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 8°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Hamburg in May?
Hamburg receives about 60 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 11 days.