Hamburg vs Berlin

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Berlin edges ahead as the better destination in December. Berlin offers 3 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Hamburg sees 3 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Hamburg is on the cooler side at 5°C, requiring warmer clothing. Berlin is cooler at 4°C.

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

Hamburg reaches an average high of 5°C (41°F) and drops to 1°C (34°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Berlin 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 December.

Hamburg receives approximately 63 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Berlin sees 46 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Berlin the drier option by 2 rain days and 17 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.