Germany Hamburg Weather in October — Climate Guide
October in Hamburg is moderate
October is moderate for Hamburg.
October in Hamburg is properly autumnal — cool, often grey and wet, but with golden colour in the Alster parks and the year settling toward the indoor season. It averages around 13°C/7°C with moderate rainfall and shorter days.
The Hamburger DOM autumn funfair brightens the Heiligengeistfeld, a cozy evening out as the weather cools. Autumn colour around the Außenalster and in Planten un Blomen is a quiet highlight, and crisp, clear days still allow good harbor and Speicherstadt walks. Indoor sights — Miniatur Wunderland, the Elbphilharmonie, the museums — come back into their own for the grey days.
Travel score
Hamburg October Weather Stats
Avg High
13°C
Avg Low
7°C
Rainy Days
14
64mm total
Sunshine
3h
Daily avg
Humidity
84%
comfortable
UV Index
2
Low
Wind
18 km/h
Gusts 38
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
October Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
12 μg/m³
PM10
20 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
11°C
Nighttime
5°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
18 km/h
Max gust 38 km/h
Activities Recommended for October
October Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Autumn colour in the parks
- Hamburger DOM autumn funfair
- Shoulder-season prices and crowds
- Cozy return of indoor culture
Cons
- Cool, grey, and often wet
- Shortening days (clocks go back)
- Limited sunshine
- Harbor wind picks up
October Events & Festivals
- German Unity Day (Oct 3) — public holiday
- Hamburger DOM autumn funfair (Heiligengeistfeld)
- Autumn colour in the Alster parks and Planten un Blomen
- Daylight saving ends (clocks back, late October)
Hamburg in October — Full Picture
October in Hamburg is properly autumnal — cool, often grey and wet, but with golden colour in the Alster parks and the year settling toward the indoor season. It averages around 13°C/7°C with moderate rainfall and shorter days.
The Hamburger DOM autumn funfair brightens the Heiligengeistfeld, a cozy evening out as the weather cools. Autumn colour around the Außenalster and in Planten un Blomen is a quiet highlight, and crisp, clear days still allow good harbor and Speicherstadt walks. Indoor sights — Miniatur Wunderland, the Elbphilharmonie, the museums — come back into their own for the grey days.
Crowds and prices ease to shoulder-season levels (German Unity Day on October 3 aside). Clocks go back late in the month, shortening the evenings sharply.
Pack a warm jacket, layers, and a windproof, waterproof shell. October suits travelers happy to mix indoor culture with brisk autumn walks and lower prices.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Autumn — around 13°C/7°C, cool, often grey and wet, with autumn colour in the parks. A warm jacket and layers, a scarf, and a windproof, waterproof shell. Clocks go back, shortening the evenings.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
13°C
4.3°C
13.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
21.3°C
12.3°C
13.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current13°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 October a good time to visit Hamburg?
Hamburg in October is moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Hamburg in October?
Hamburg October averages a high of 13°C and a low of 7°C.
Does it rain much in Hamburg in October?
Hamburg October averages 64mm of rainfall over about 14 rainy days.
What should I wear in Hamburg in October?
Autumn — around 13°C/7°C, cool, often grey and wet, with autumn colour in the parks. A warm jacket and layers, a scarf, and a windproof, waterproof shell. Clocks go back, shortening the evenings.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Hamburg in October?
Hamburg October sunrise is 07:50 and sunset is 18:25, with 10h 35min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Hamburg in October?
Hamburg October air quality (AQI) averages 33, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 12μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Hamburg in October?
In October, Hamburg is great for Hamburger DOM autumn funfair, Autumn-colour Alster walks, Miniatur Wunderland and museums.
Is October peak season in Hamburg?
Hamburg October crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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