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Hanover Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Hanover can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to mild. The city tends toward drier weather patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Hanover. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 396 mm, Hanover maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Hanover can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 62 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 12 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hanover Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Hanover experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 11.4 hours daily sunshine in December, it dips to 7.7 hours in June, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Middelburg, South Africa (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Middelburg, South Africa (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Forecast for Hanover

Wed   Jan 15
22°C | 9°C
S 9 m/s
0.2 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
30°C | 7°C
SE 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
34°C | 12°C
W 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Hanover in South Africa

During the months of April, May 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:
  • Does Hanover have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Hanover?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hanover?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hanover?
    February tops the wettest month list with 62 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hanover?
    July is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hanover?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 342 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.