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Climate in Hanover

Hanover, Germany has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 6.6°C and the city receives roughly 721 mm of precipitation across 81 rainy days a year, with around 1847 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 22.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -9.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Continental
Comfort score
64/100

Climate overview

Hanover, Germany has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 6.6°C and the city receives roughly 721 mm of precipitation across 81 rainy days a year, with around 1847 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 22.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -9.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Hanover is classified as Humid Continental. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average6.6°C
  • Warmest monthJul (22.7°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-9.5°C)
  • Comfort score64/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Hanover receives about 721 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 81 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Hanover sees an estimated 1847 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Hanover monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan1.5°C-9.5°C37 mm4125 h
Feb2.9°C-8.1°C37 mm4134 h
Mar6.8°C-4.2°C47 mm5148 h
Apr12.1°C1.1°C59 mm7156 h
May17.4°C6.4°C78 mm9158 h
Jun21.3°C10.3°C90 mm10161 h
Jul22.7°C11.7°C87 mm10167 h
Aug21.3°C10.3°C81 mm9175 h
Sep17.4°C6.4°C62 mm7183 h
Oct12.1°C1.1°C53 mm6167 h
Nov6.8°C-4.2°C50 mm6139 h
Dec2.9°C-8.1°C40 mm4134 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Hanover are Jul, Aug, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    2°C / -9°C

    114 mm rain

  • Spring

    12°C / 1°C

    184 mm rain

  • Summer

    22°C / 11°C

    258 mm rain

  • Autumn

    12°C / 1°C

    165 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Hanover has a climate comfort score of 64/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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