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Hannover in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Hannover in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Hannover in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +39°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 51 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Hannover;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hannover has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Hannover in January

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

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +45°F with a maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +30°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 62% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +41°F.

Is Hannover warm or cold in January?

Hannover is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +41°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +34°F to +32°F.

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

January is the coldest month in Hannover, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Hannover in January

Hannover weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+41°F+39°F+41°F
Min. temperature
0°F-11°F-6°F
Max. temperature
+63°F+59°F+68°F
Rainfall
55 mm51 mm39 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
86%85%81%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
234
Cloudy days
201917
Rainy days
775
Snowy days
222

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +41°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 55 mm to 51 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 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 January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Hannover based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 61 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. January 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 January 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 January in Hannover based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 1 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Hannover.

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

How was the weather last January in Hannover?

This is the weather in Hannover in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+59°F
2 January
🌧️
+56°F
3 January
🌧️
+52°F
4 January
🌧️
+47°F
5 January
🌧️
+41°F
6 January
☀️
+41°F
7 January
🌧️
+39°F
8 January
☁️
+39°F
9 January
☁️
+41°F
10 January
☁️
+43°F
11 January
🌫️
+39°F
12 January
☁️
+41°F
13 January
🌫️
+42°F
14 January
🌫️
+43°F
15 January
☁️
+43°F
16 January
☁️
+43°F
17 January
☁️
+46°F
18 January
☁️
+46°F
19 January
☁️
+41°F
20 January
🌧️
+39°F
21 January
🌧️
+43°F
22 January
🌧️
+45°F
23 January
🌧️
+44°F
24 January
☁️
+43°F
25 January
☁️
+41°F
26 January
🌧️
+39°F
27 January
🌧️
+45°F
28 January
☁️
+45°F
29 January
🌧️
+50°F
30 January
☁️
+44°F
31 January
🌧️
+42°F
In January 2023 Hannover had 1 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 January has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+29°F) and the highest in 1983 (+48°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hannover in January:

Is January a good time to visit Hannover?

It’s always a good time to visit Hannover, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Hannover in January?

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

Is Hannover rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Hannover in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hannover in January, 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.