Lower Saxony weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lower Saxony, Germany. Like most weather services, we show Lower Saxony at one spot: Hannover, its largest city. At 11:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 9°C (49°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Hannover weather
Is it raining in Hannover right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 9° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Hannover this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–11° and lows of 2–8°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Hannover lately?
In the past 7 days, Hannover had 2 rainy days and 8.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Hannover?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Lower Saxony weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lower Saxony?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lower Saxony is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in January to 24°C (74°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Lower Saxony?
July is the wettest month, with about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Lower Saxony?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (74°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -2°C (28°F).
Does Lower Saxony have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 83 mm (3.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Hannover), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Lower Saxony
Weather can differ a lot within Lower Saxony: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannover | Apr–Sep | None | 3–24°C | 725 mm |
| Braunschweig | Apr–Sep | None | 3–24°C | 713 mm |
| Osnabrück | Apr–Sep | None | 4–24°C | 724 mm |
| Oldenburg | Apr–Sep | None | 4–23°C | 761 mm |
| Wolfsburg | Apr–Sep | None | 3–24°C | 713 mm |
| Göttingen | May–Sep | None | 2–24°C | 744 mm |
| Salzgitter | May–Sep | None | 2–24°C | 718 mm |
| Hildesheim | May–Sep | None | 3–24°C | 740 mm |
| Wilhelmshaven | May–Sep | None | 4–22°C | 794 mm |
| Delmenhorst | Apr–Sep | None | 3–23°C | 751 mm |
| Lüneburg | May–Sep | None | 3–23°C | 715 mm |
| Celle | Apr–Sep | None | 3–24°C | 725 mm |
Cities and towns in Lower Saxony
- Hannover
- Braunschweig
- Osnabrück
- Oldenburg
- Wolfsburg
- Göttingen
- Salzgitter
- Hildesheim
- Wilhelmshaven
- Delmenhorst
- Lüneburg
- Celle
- Garbsen
- Hameln
- Wolfenbüttel
- Nordhorn
- Cuxhaven
- Emden
- Lingen
- Langenhagen
- Peine
- Melle
- Hansestadt Stade
- Neustadt am Rübenberge
- Lehrte
- Goslar
- Gifhorn
- Laatzen
- Seevetal
- Wunstorf
- Buchholz in der Nordheide
- Südstadt
- Aurich
- Linden
- Buxtehude
- Uelzen
- Seelze
- Meppen
- Papenburg
- Leer
- Achim
- Winsen
- Nienburg
- Stuhr
- Osterholz-Scharmbeck
- Georgsmarienhütte
- Cloppenburg
- Ganderkesee
- Burgdorf
- Northeim
- Springe
- Einbeck
- Vechta
- Bramsche
- Lohne
- Bad Zwischenahn
- Verden
- Misburg
- Nordenham
- Rinteln
- Helmstedt
- Varel
- Hannoversch Münden
- Norden
- Walsrode
- Syke
- Wallenhorst
- Ronnenberg
- Misburg-Nord
- Stadthagen
- Sehnde
- Bad Harzburg
- Duderstadt
- Isernhagen Farster Bauerschaft
- Haren
- Rotenburg
- Soltau
- Seesen
- Westerstede
- Bad Pyrmont
- Schortens
- Wittmund
- Holzminden
- Bothfeld
- Edewecht
- Friesoythe
- Neu Wulmstorf
- Hessisch Oldendorf
- Rastede
- Schwanewede
- Bemerode
- Bremervörde
- Bückeburg
- Schneverdingen
- Alfeld
- Langen
- Bad Münder am Deister
- Sarstedt
- Hemmingen
- Lilienthal
- Wildeshausen
- Munster
- Nordstadt
- Diepholz
- Königslutter am Elm
- Loxstedt
- Vechelde
- Bassum
- Brake (Unterweser)
- Linden-Nord
- Damme
- Wardenburg
- Uslar
- Bad Essen
- Weener
- Hude
- Bad Bentheim
- Clausthal-Zellerfeld
- Oyten