Month guide · Hamburg · Germany
Hamburg in June
What June is really like in Hamburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Esther Westerveld from Haarlemmermeer, Nederland, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Hamburg. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 17 hours of daylight. Light until after 10pm, beach bars open on the Elbe and new Matjes herring arrives.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 17 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Hamburg: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with May (18°C (64°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:50
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:51
- Daylight
- About 17 hours
Summer (June–August). Mild, long days rarely too hot, with Elbe beach bars, Alster boating and open-air events; showers remain common.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Hamburg, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · HafenCity
Elbphilharmonie and Plaza
Herzog & de Meuron's concert hall, opened in 2017, rises in a wave of glass above a brick 1960s warehouse at the tip of HafenCity.
- Time needed
- 1 hour (Plaza)
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Architecture
- After dark
Historic site · HafenCity and Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt
Walk it at dusk, when the warehouses are lit and the canals reflect the lights.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
- After dark
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Experience · St. Pauli
Harbour boat tour and ferry 62
Harbour cruises leave from the Landungsbrücken piers to the container terminals, dry docks and Speicherstadt canals.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Market · Altona
Hamburg Fish Market
Arrive early: the market winds down by mid-morning. Grab a Fischbrötchen and a coffee by the river.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Iconic
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 11°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Hamburg?
One of the best months to visit Hamburg. The other best months are May and July–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Hamburg?
It is one of the best months to visit Hamburg. Light until after 10pm, beach bars open on the Elbe and new Matjes herring arrives.
+How warm is Hamburg in June?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hamburg in June?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.