Month guide · Hamburg · Germany
Hamburg in September
What September is really like in Hamburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Xaver Dolores, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Hamburg. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Often mild and settled, with big music events and trade fairs that push up hotel prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Hamburg: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with August (23°C (73°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:53
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:37
- Daylight
- About 12.6 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Reeperbahn Festival — club concerts across St. Pauli (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · HafenCity and Speicherstadt
International Maritime Museum
Start at the top floor and work down; the ship-model floors are the highlight.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Historic site · Altstadt
St. Nikolai Memorial
The ruined neo-Gothic church, bombed in 1943, has been kept as a memorial to the victims of war.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Rainy day
Museum · Veddel
BallinStadt Emigration Museum
If you are searching for ancestors, bring names and approximate dates for the research terminals.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 10°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Hamburg?
One of the best months to visit Hamburg, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–August. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Hamburg?
It is one of the best months to visit Hamburg. Often mild and settled, with big music events and trade fairs that push up hotel prices.
+How warm is Hamburg in September?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hamburg in September?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.