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Hannover in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Hannover in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Hannover, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Hannover in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you are thinking of traveling to Hannover in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +41°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Hannover;

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hannover has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Hannover in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hannover for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +41°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +14°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 48% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +63°F.

Is Hannover warm or cold in December?

Hannover is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +46°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Hannover, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Hannover in December

Hannover weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+46°F+41°F+39°F
Min. temperature
+18°F0°F-11°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+63°F+59°F
Rainfall
52 mm55 mm51 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%86%85%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
323
Cloudy days
192019
Rainy days
777
Snowy days
122

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +46°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 52 mm to 55 mm. Humidity rises from 85% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in November to 2 in December.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Hannover in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Hannover is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Hannover based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 85 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hannover wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 39 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Hannover based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 3 mm, with a 3% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Hannover.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Hannover?

This is the weather in Hannover in December 2023:
1 December
🌫️
+39°F
2 December
🌨️
+35°F
3 December
☁️
+33°F
4 December
🌫️
+36°F
5 December
🌧️
+36°F
6 December
☁️
+39°F
7 December
🌧️
+40°F
8 December
🌧️
+39°F
9 December
🌫️
+35°F
10 December
☁️
+31°F
11 December
☁️
+31°F
12 December
☁️
+31°F
13 December
☀️
+30°F
14 December
☀️
+28°F
15 December
☀️
+35°F
16 December
☁️
+31°F
17 December
☀️
+33°F
18 December
☀️
+32°F
19 December
🌧️
+45°F
20 December
☀️
+51°F
21 December
🌧️
+49°F
22 December
🌧️
+48°F
23 December
🌧️
+47°F
24 December
🌧️
+51°F
25 December
🌧️
+50°F
26 December
🌧️
+52°F
27 December
☁️
+44°F
28 December
🌧️
+49°F
29 December
☁️
+53°F
30 December
☀️
+53°F
31 December
🌧️
+62°F
In December 2023 Hannover had 7 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +28°F. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Hannover climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Hannover in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+30°F) and the highest in 2015 (+52°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 14 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 125 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hannover in December:

Is December a good time to visit Hannover?

There is never a bad time to go to Hannover, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Hannover and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Hannover in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Hannover rainy in December?

Hannover is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Hannover in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hannover in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Hannover

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hannover, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.