Berlin vs Hamburg

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Berlin edges ahead as the better destination in January. Berlin offers 3 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Hamburg sees 3 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Berlin is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Hamburg is cooler at 4°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Berlin is the stronger choice in January.

Berlin reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -2°C (28°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Hamburg averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Berlin receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Hamburg sees 64 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Berlin the drier option by 1 rain day and 14 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.