When to Visit Hanovre

Brings Hannover's coldest weather, with highs around 4°C (39°F) and lows that often sit right at freezing, 0°C (31°F). Frost is common overnight, and the city's parks look stark but have their own quiet character. Rainfall of around 53mm falls largely as cold drizzle or occasional sleet.

Feels similar to January in temperature. Highs reach 5°C (41°F) and lows stay near 0°C (31°F). The days are measurably longer by the end of the month, which lifts the mood. It's slightly drier than January at around 41mm, making it the driest month of the year.

Marks the beginning of a slow thaw. Highs climb to 9°C (48°F), though mornings at 1°C (34°F) still bite. You'll start to see the first green shoots in Herrenhäuser Gärten, and the city feels like it's shaking itself awake. Around 46mm of rain is typical.

Is when Hannover starts to feel like spring. Highs reach 14°C (58°F) and lows a more comfortable 4°C (39°F), and April is the driest month, with rainfall dropping to around 36mm. The gardens around the city open properly, and there's a lightness to the afternoons that January feels a long way away from.

Is one of the more satisfying months to visit. Temperatures climb to 18°C (65°F) during the day, with mild evenings around 7°C (46°F). Rainfall creeps back up slightly to around 51mm but tends to fall in shorter bursts rather than persistent grey drizzle. The Eilenriede forest is good for walking at this time of year.

Starts to feel properly summer-like, with daytime highs reaching 21°C (71°F) and nights comfortably warm at 11°C (51°F). Rainfall sits at around 53mm, spread unevenly. You might get a run of dry, sunny days followed by a thundery afternoon. The outdoor restaurant terraces around Hannover's Altstadt fill up.

Is the warmest month, with highs of 23°C (75°F) and nights at 13°C (55°F). It's also the wettest, with around 69mm of rainfall. Often coming as warm summer thunderstorms rather than prolonged rain. The Maschsee Open Air festival and other summer events draw crowds. Pack a light rain layer even in the height of summer.

closely matches July, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and similar overnight temperatures of 13°C (55°F). Rainfall eases very slightly to around 66mm. School holidays are in full swing across Germany, which means Hannover's parks and outdoor venues are at their busiest. Pack patience.

is, for many visitors, the sweet spot. Temperatures begin their gentle retreat, highs around 19°C (66°F), lows at 9°C (49°F), but the warmth of summer still lingers in the afternoons. Rainfall holds at around 53mm. Crowds thin noticeably after the first week as German schools return. Enjoy the calm.

brings proper autumn to Hannover, with highs of 14°C (57°F) and mornings that feel cold at 6°C (43°F). The Eilenriede turns gold and rust, and the city's parks are worth visiting specifically for the colour. Rainfall edges up slightly to around 56mm. Bring a camera.

is a month of transition into winter, and not always a gentle one. Highs drop to 8°C (47°F), lows to 3°C (37°F), and the grey skies reassert themselves. Around 51mm of rain falls, sometimes as sleet toward the end of the month. The city is quiet and the pace is unhurried. Embrace the stillness.

is cold, highs of 5°C (41°F), lows just at freezing at 0°C (32°F), but Hannover's Christmas markets, around the Marktkirche, give the city a warmth that the thermometer doesn't reflect. Rainfall of around 53mm may occasionally arrive as snow, though heavy snowfall is the exception rather than the rule. Glühwein helps.