Month guide · Hamburg · Germany
Hamburg in November
What November is really like in Hamburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 8.5 hours of daylight. Dark, wet and grey until the Christmas markets open late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 8.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Hamburg: days average 8°C (46°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (14°C (57°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 5°C (41°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:47
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:24
- Daylight
- About 8.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Mild September with the Reeperbahn Festival, then windy, wet weeks with autumn colour and fewer visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Winter DOM funfair (usually November to early December)
- Christmas markets open (usually late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Neustadt
Planten un Blomen
Check the summer schedule for the water-light concerts after dark and bring a picnic.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- After dark
Architecture · Altstadt
Chilehaus and Kontorhaus District
Fritz Höger's 1920s Chilehaus is a ten-storey brick office building with a sharp eastern corner that resembles a ship's prow.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Zoo · Stellingen
Tierpark Hagenbeck
Buy the combined ticket with the Tropen-Aquarium for a rainy-day back-up.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Neighbourhood · Blankenese
Blankenese and the Elbe beaches
This former fishing village on the steep north bank of the Elbe is a maze of stairways and captains' houses, with sandy river beaches below where container ships pass close by.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near 3°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Hamburg?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Hamburg in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Hamburg?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Dark, wet and grey until the Christmas markets open late in the month.
+How warm is Hamburg in November?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hamburg in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.