Hamburg vs Berlin

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.

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

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

Hamburg reaches an average high of 4°C (39°F) and drops to 0°C (32°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Berlin averages 3°C (37°F) for the high and -2°C (28°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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.

Hamburg receives approximately 64 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Berlin sees 50 mm over 12 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%.