Hamburg vs Berlin

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Berlin edges ahead as the better destination in August. Berlin offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Hamburg sees 11 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Hamburg sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Berlin is also comfortable at 24°C.

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

Hamburg reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Berlin averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Hamburg receives approximately 77 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Berlin sees 57 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Berlin the drier option by 3 rain days and 20 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.