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Germany · Ships call at Hamburg, Germany
Mild, bring layers
Hamburg in May offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 65°F and comfortable lows near 47°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 3 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Mild, bring layers.
Crowds are moderate in May, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during May, with the date each one leaves port.
Die grose Amerika & Sudsee-Reise
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 5, 2026
Einmal um die ganze Welt in 143 Tagen
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 21, 2026
Full World Voyage
Cunard Cruises
Sails Jan 10, 2027
Sydney To Hamburg
Cunard Cruises
Sails Feb 24, 2027
Cape Town To Hamburg
Cunard Cruises
Sails Apr 10, 2027
Grose Skandinavien-Reise ab Hamburg 1
AIDA Cruises
Sails Apr 17, 2027
Hamburg starts cruises to Norway, the Baltic and the British Isles. Ships use one of four cruise centers: Steinwerder across the Elbe, Altona to the west, or HafenCity and Baakenhöft near the center. HafenCity has its own subway station; Steinwerder needs a taxi or bus.
The average high temperature in Hamburg during May is 65°F, with a low of 47°F.
Hamburg typically sees 3 days of rain in May. Mild, bring layers.
For a May cruise to Hamburg, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.