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Berlin vs Hamburg for Remote Work

Berlin and Hamburg are the two largest cities in Germany with complete remote-work profiles. Berlin has about 3.4M residents; Hamburg has about 2M. Berlin is the national capital.

Berlin averages 19°C in its best month, versus 18°C in Hamburg. Berlin sees about 10 rainy days that month, while Hamburg sees about 13 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range -2–24°C in Berlin and 0–22°C in Hamburg.

Berlin sits at 74 m, versus 9 m in Hamburg.

Side-by-side

Berlin

Germany

Population
3.4M
Elevation
74 m
Best-month temperature
19°C
Best-month range
15–24°C
Best-month rain
About 10 rainy days
Year temperature range
-2–24°C
National capital
Yes

Hamburg

Germany

Population
2M
Elevation
9 m
Best-month temperature
18°C
Best-month range
14–22°C
Best-month rain
About 13 rainy days
Year temperature range
0–22°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Berlin or Hamburg?
Berlin is the larger of the two complete profiles in Germany, with about 3.4M residents compared with about 2M in Hamburg.
How does the climate compare in Berlin vs Hamburg?
The best remote-work month is typically August in Berlin (19°C avg) and August in Hamburg (18°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 10 rainy days in Berlin versus about 13 rainy days in Hamburg.