Average Monthly Sunshine in Hanover

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hanover receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Hanover varies. It peaks at 216 hours in May and drops to 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1568 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Hanover’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hanover enjoys an average of 1568 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Hanover’s wettest month, receives 84 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hanover Precipitation page.