Berlin vs Hamburg

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Berlin edges ahead as the better destination in October. Berlin offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Hamburg sees 6 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Berlin is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Hamburg is cooler at 13°C.

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

Berlin reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Hamburg averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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 October.

Berlin receives approximately 46 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Hamburg sees 58 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Berlin the drier option by 3 rain days and 12 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.