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Hanover weather in January (Lower-Saxony, Germany)

What is the weather forecast for Hanover in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Hanover typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -0°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Hanover in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 50 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hanover. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hanover climate page with graphs.

 

Hanover, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in January

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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