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Hannover in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Hannover in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Hannover in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +64°F during the day, and approximately 8 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 8 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 63 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hannover has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Hannover in May

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

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +70°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +39°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +68°F.

Is Hannover warm or cold in May?

Hannover is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Hannover:

Climate in Hannover in May

Hannover weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+57°F+64°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+19°F+30°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+90°F+95°F
Rainfall
52 mm63 mm71 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
71%71%72%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
786
Cloudy days
161515
Rainy days
789
Snowy days
000

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +64°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 52 mm to 63 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 7 to 8.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 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 May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Hannover based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 52 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May 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.

How was the weather last May in Hannover?

This is the weather in Hannover in May 2023:
1 May
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+61°F
2 May
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+67°F
3 May
☀️
+63°F
4 May
☀️
+63°F
5 May
☀️
+65°F
6 May
☀️
+70°F
7 May
🌧️
+70°F
8 May
☀️
+66°F
9 May
☀️
+73°F
10 May
☀️
+79°F
11 May
☀️
+78°F
12 May
☀️
+68°F
13 May
☀️
+66°F
14 May
☀️
+69°F
15 May
☀️
+73°F
16 May
☀️
+77°F
17 May
☀️
+76°F
18 May
☀️
+84°F
19 May
☀️
+84°F
20 May
☁️
+77°F
21 May
☀️
+65°F
22 May
☀️
+68°F
23 May
☀️
+75°F
24 May
🌧️
+66°F
25 May
☀️
+69°F
26 May
☁️
+68°F
27 May
☀️
+65°F
28 May
🌧️
+61°F
29 May
🌧️
+57°F
30 May
☀️
+58°F
31 May
☀️
+68°F
In May 2023 Hannover had 25 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. 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 May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+59°F) and the highest in 2018 (+75°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 191 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hannover in May:

Is May a good time to visit Hannover?

May is a really good time to go to Hannover. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Hannover.

Can you sunbathe in Hannover in May?

May has mild temperatures in Hannover. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Hannover rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Hannover in May?

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