GermanyThe climate of Lower Saxony
The current climate in Lower Saxony features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Lower Saxony, Germany.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Lower Saxony in recent years was 37°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in January 2014.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Lower Saxony gets 646 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 15 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Germany? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Sauerland, Bavaria, or explore other destinations in Germany.
Best time to visit Lower Saxony?
The best time to visit Lower Saxony for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lower Saxony. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Lower Saxony
The climate table of Lower Saxony shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 5 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 55 | 47 | 42 | 34 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 61 | 54 | 64 | 53 | 65 |
| Snow (cm) | 5,1 | 3,5 | 1,7 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 3,1 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Lower Saxony, Germany. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Lower Saxony
Yearly Temperature in Lower Saxony
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lower Saxony, Germany. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lower Saxony
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lower Saxony
Average Snowfall per Month in Lower Saxony
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lower Saxony
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Lower Saxony, Germany. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Lower Saxony
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Average weather in Lower Saxony by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lower Saxony. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.