Weather in Hamburg for January 2026
The climate of Hamburg in January is quite snowy, averaging 11 snowy days.
According to Hamburg snow forecast for January 2026, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Friday, 30 January.Until now, January 2026 in Hamburg is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 1 °C, this is -3.4 °C below the typical seasonal average.
The forecast for the upcoming days in Hamburg predicts a temperature of 0.6 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Hamburg at the beginning of January is 5.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 3.4 °C by the end of January.
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Hamburg Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Hamburg
January weather in Hamburg day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 5.1 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 8.9 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 3 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 5° /2° | 4.5 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 4 Jan. |  Light freezing rain | 4° /0° | 3.8 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /0° | 3.9 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 6 Jan. |  Patchy moderate snow | 4° /0° | 3.6 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-1° | 1.6 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 3° /-2° | 1.4 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 2° /-2° | 4.3 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 2° /-3° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Jan. |  Moderate rain at times | 3° /-3° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. |  Heavy rain at times | 4° /-1° | 4.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 5° /1° | 3.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. |  Overcast | 5° /1° | 3.7 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /0° | 1.1 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /0° | 0.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Overcast | 4° /-1° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Overcast | 4° /-1° | 1.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 19 Jan. |  Sunny | 4° /0° | 2.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Overcast | 4° /0° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /-1° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /1° | 2.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /1° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /0° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /1° | 3.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /0° | 0.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Overcast | 4° /0° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Overcast | 6° /1° | 2.5 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 0° /-4° | 1.7 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 0° /-4° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
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Hamburg weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 5°/1° | 5°/1° | 6°/1° |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 77 mm | 65 mm |
| Snowfall | 6 cm | 4 cm | 2 cm |
| Wind | 18.9 km/h | 20.7 km/h | 19.9 km/h |
| Humidity | 88% | 86% | 82% |
| Rainy days | 21 days | 15 days | 17 days |
| Snow days | 6 days | 11 days | 3 days |
| Dry days | 4 days | 5 days | 9 days |
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Hamburg in January - FAQ
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What to pack to Hamburg in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Hamburg in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Hamburg, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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