Germany Hamburg Weather in April — Climate Guide
April in Hamburg is high
April is high for Hamburg.
April in Hamburg is mild, fresh, and noticeably brighter, with the famously fickle 'April weather' — sun, showers, and wind can all arrive in a single afternoon. It averages around 13°C/4°C with moderate rainfall.
The city is firmly outdoors again: the Alster comes alive with walkers and the first sailors, Planten un Blomen blooms, and the nearby Altes Land — one of Europe's largest fruit-growing regions — turns to cherry and apple blossom, a lovely short trip from the city. The harbor and Speicherstadt are at their walkable best between showers.
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Hamburg April Weather Stats
Avg High
13°C
Avg Low
4°C
Rainy Days
13
46mm total
Sunshine
5h
Daily avg
Humidity
75%
comfortable
UV Index
4
Moderate
Wind
18 km/h
Gusts 36
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
April Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
12 μg/m³
PM10
21 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
12°C
Nighttime
3°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
18 km/h
Max gust 36 km/h
Activities Recommended for April
April Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Mild, fresh, and much brighter
- Blossom season in the parks and Altes Land
- Shoulder-season value before the peak
- Hafengeburtstag festival (late Apr/early May)
Cons
- Famously changeable — sun and showers in one day
- Still cool mornings and evenings
- Harbor wind persists
- Easter can bring crowds
April Events & Festivals
- Hafengeburtstag (Harbor Birthday) often falls late April/early May
- Altes Land cherry and apple blossom season
- Easter holidays (date varies)
- Spring blossoms peak in the parks
Hamburg in April — Full Picture
April in Hamburg is mild, fresh, and noticeably brighter, with the famously fickle 'April weather' — sun, showers, and wind can all arrive in a single afternoon. It averages around 13°C/4°C with moderate rainfall.
The city is firmly outdoors again: the Alster comes alive with walkers and the first sailors, Planten un Blomen blooms, and the nearby Altes Land — one of Europe's largest fruit-growing regions — turns to cherry and apple blossom, a lovely short trip from the city. The harbor and Speicherstadt are at their walkable best between showers.
Hamburg's huge Hafengeburtstag (Harbor Birthday) maritime festival often falls at the end of April or start of May, with tall ships and fireworks. Easter (date varies) can bring a holiday crowd.
It's a good shoulder-season month — better weather than March, still below peak prices. Pack layers and a rain shell, and be ready for the weather to change fast.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Spring proper — around 13°C/4°C, mild and brighter but classically changeable ('April weather' means sun, showers, and wind in one day). Layers, a light jacket, and a rain shell. Cool mornings and evenings.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current13°C
4.3°C
13.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
21.3°C
12.3°C
13.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
13°C
7°C
14.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
4.7°C
-0.7°C
16.7/mo
Hamburg Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4° | -1° | 18d·64mm | 1.5h | 87% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 5° | -1° | 15d·47mm | 2.5h | 85% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 8° | 1° | 14d·51mm | 3.5h | 81% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 13° | 4° | 13d·46mm | 5h | 75% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| May (Best) | 18° | 8° | 13d·54mm | 7h | 71% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 20° | 11° | 14d·75mm | 7.5h | 71% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 22° | 13° | 14d·84mm | 7h | 73% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 22° | 13° | 13d·79mm | 6.5h | 75% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| 18° | 11° | 13d·68mm | 5h | 79% | 4 | Busy | Peak | |
| 13° | 7° | 14d·64mm | 3h | 84% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 8° | 3° | 16d·64mm | 1.5h | 88% | 1 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 5° | 0° | 17d·64mm | 1h | 89% | 1 | Busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is April a good time to visit Hamburg?
Hamburg in April is high. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Hamburg in April?
Hamburg April averages a high of 13°C and a low of 4°C.
Does it rain much in Hamburg in April?
Hamburg April averages 46mm of rainfall over about 13 rainy days.
What should I wear in Hamburg in April?
Spring proper — around 13°C/4°C, mild and brighter but classically changeable ('April weather' means sun, showers, and wind in one day). Layers, a light jacket, and a rain shell. Cool mornings and evenings.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Hamburg in April?
Hamburg April sunrise is 06:25 and sunset is 20:15, with 13h 50min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Hamburg in April?
Hamburg April air quality (AQI) averages 34, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 12μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Hamburg in April?
In April, Hamburg is great for Alster walks and first sailing, Altes Land blossom trip, Hafengeburtstag (if it falls now).
Is April peak season in Hamburg?
Hamburg April crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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