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Hamburg, Germany

Major city · Population 2.0M

Hamburg is the 2nd largest city in Germany with a population of approximately 1,973,896 people as of 2026. This makes it the 213th largest city in the world, accounting for 2.36% of Germany's total population of 83.5M. Hamburg is classified as a major city and operates in the Europe/Berlin timezone. The average annual temperature is 11.2°C with 980 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 11 meters above sea level.

Population

1,973,896

Global Rank

#213

Country Rank

#2

% of Germany

2.36%

Avg Temperature

11.2°C

Annual Rainfall

980 mm

Elevation

11 m

Timezone

Europe/Berlin

Hamburg on the Map

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Climate in Hamburg

Hamburg's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Feb with 114 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

2°C
Jan
6.4°C
Feb
7.6°C
Mar
10°C
Apr
16.2°C
May
16.1°C
Jun
18.3°C
Jul
19.2°C
Aug
16.1°C
Sep
11.1°C
Oct
6.2°C
Nov
4.9°C
Dec
2°C19.2°C

Monthly Rainfall

101 mm
Jan
114 mm
Feb
42 mm
Mar
87 mm
Apr
96 mm
May
99 mm
Jun
75 mm
Jul
56 mm
Aug
88 mm
Sep
90 mm
Oct
84 mm
Nov
48 mm
Dec

Germany at a Glance

Country Population

83,516,593

Capital

Berlin

Region

Western Europe

Major Cities

101

GDP per Capita

$56,104

Life Expectancy

80.8 years

Urban Population

82.0%

Growth Rate

0.00%

Other Major Cities in Germany

Berlin
3.4M
Munich
1.5M
Köln
1.0M
Frankfurt am Main
650K
Düsseldorf
619K
Stuttgart
613K
Essen
593K
Dortmund
588K
Dresden
565K
Bremen
547K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Hamburg with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Hamburg by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Hamburg-Mitte301,2312 km
Eimsbüttel269,1184 km
Altona250,1924 km
Hamburg-Nord315,5144 km
Marienthal287,1016 km
Wandsbek411,4227 km
Harburg169,22110 km
Bergedorf119,66517 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hamburg?

The population of Hamburg, Germany is approximately 1,973,896 people, making it the 213th largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in Germany.

Is Hamburg the capital of Germany?

No, the capital of Germany is Berlin. Hamburg is the 2nd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Hamburg?

Hamburg has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C and receives 980 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Hamburg in?

Hamburg is in the Europe/Berlin timezone.