Hanover Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Hanover has an oceanic climate. During the summer, between May and August, the city of Hannover can get pleasantly warm with many hours of sunshine. Winters (December - March) can be bitterly cold and damp. Rain is spread out evenly throughout the year.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Hanover is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -0°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Hanover receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 801 mm annually. Precipitation levels in Hanover remain relatively steady throughout the year. July has the most rain, with 84 mm over 15 days. In April, this drops slightly to 55 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Hanover serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Hanover in Germany
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 55 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 216 hours of sunshine.
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