Lower-Saxony Weather & Climate: Germany

Climate by month across Lower-Saxony, Germany, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Lower-Saxony

Whether you're visiting Lower-Saxony in Germany during the peak of July (25°C (77°F)) or the cooler months around January (5°C (41°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Hanover, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Lower-Saxony, the months of May, June, July, August and September bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 19°C (66°F) and 25°C (77°F).

The coldest months are usually in January, February, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Lower-Saxony maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with July seeing 83 mm (3.3 in) and April receiving 54 mm (2.1 in).

May is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

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Hanover Braunlage Cuxhaven Norden Sankt Andreasberg Bad Harzburg
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Climate map of Lower-Saxony

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Hanover 5°C (41°F) 25°C (77°F) 0°C (32°F) 14°C (57°F) 801 mm (32 in) 1,568 hours
Braunlage 3°C (37°F) 23°C (73°F) -3°C (27°F) 12°C (54°F) 881 mm (35 in)
Cuxhaven 6°C (43°F) 22°C (72°F) 1°C (34°F) 16°C (61°F) 1089 mm (43 in)
Norden 6°C (43°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 15°C (59°F) 921 mm (36 in) 1,615 hours
Sankt Andreasberg 3°C (37°F) 23°C (73°F) -3°C (27°F) 12°C (54°F) 912 mm (36 in)
Bad Harzburg 4°C (39°F) 23°C (73°F) -2°C (28°F) 13°C (55°F) 889 mm (35 in) 1,679 hours

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