Hanover Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Hanover

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
16.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
4.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
10.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
92 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.1°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Hanover April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Hanover, with average highs near 16.1°C and lows around 4°C (mean 10.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 92 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Hanover April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Hanover. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Hanover was 2017 — when the month averaged 13.6°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 7.4°C. Typical April days reach 16.1°C with nights near 4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp9.3°C→11.3°C+2°C
Max Temp15.5°C→17.4°C+1.9°C
Min Temp3.2°C→5.2°C+2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

7.0°C–8.8°C10 yr (22%)
8.8°C–10.5°C16 yr (36%)
10.5°C–12.3°C17 yr (38%)
12.3°C–14.0°C2 yr (4%)

Hanover April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Hanover, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1983 with 208 mm, while the driest was 1985 at 16 mm.

Hanover April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Hanover during April averages 78%. The most humid April was 2011 at 84%, and the least humid was 2025 at 72%.

Hanover April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Hanover. The sunniest April was 2010 at 5.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1984, 2000 and 2011 at 4.2.

Hanover April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Hanover during April is 1.6 m/s. The windiest April was 1982 at 1.9 m/s, while the calmest were 2008, 2010 and 2023, among others at 1.4 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Hanover

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How April Ranks in Hanover

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Hanover Weather by Month

Hanover April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp9.2°C9.6°C10.4°C10.6°C10.9°C+1.7°C
Avg High15.2°C15.6°C16.4°C16.7°C16.9°C+1.7°C
Avg Low3.2°C3.5°C4.4°C4.6°C4.9°C+1.7°C
Avg Rain93 mm87 mm96 mm90 mm96 mm+3 mm

Extreme April Records in Hanover

🔥Warmest April31.5°C2002
🧊Coldest April-8.0°C1982
🌧️Wettest April208 mm1983
🏜️Driest April16 mm1985
🌬️Windiest April1.9 m/s1982

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Hanover have risen by about 2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -8°C (1982) to a record high of 31.5°C (2002).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 92 mm, with a wettest year of 208 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Hanover?

A good time to visit Hanover

April is a good time to visit Hanover, with days averaging 16.1°C and nights around 4°C (mean 10.1°C, cooler than Hanover's yearly average) and higher rainfall. June and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Hanover's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Hanover Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Hanover, with average highs near 16.1°C and lows around 4°C (mean 10.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 92 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 92 mm of rainfall in Hanover, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 208 mm (1983), and the driest just 16 mm (1985). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 1.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How April has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 15.5°C to 17.4°C and overnight lows from 3.2°C to 5.2°C over the same span.
April Weather in Hanover, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.9°C11.8°C5.7°C27.1°C-4.3°C64 mm72%1.7 m/s4.8
202417.5°C11.9°C6.3°C30.1°C-0.4°C119 mm80%1.5 m/s4.8
202319.1°C12.5°C6.0°C27.9°C-0.5°C110 mm74%1.4 m/s5.3
202215.7°C9.4°C3.1°C25.0°C-2.5°C82 mm74%1.6 m/s5.1
202116.9°C10.9°C4.8°C26.9°C-4.8°C60 mm75%1.5 m/s5.1
202014.2°C8.8°C3.3°C22.8°C-2.7°C141 mm76%1.8 m/s4.5
201917.9°C12.0°C6.2°C23.9°C-4.3°C98 mm80%1.6 m/s5
201813.8°C8.0°C2.2°C26.1°C-4.6°C105 mm76%1.7 m/s4.8
2017 🔥19.6°C13.6°C7.6°C28.6°C-2.2°C77 mm78%1.5 m/s4.7
201616.0°C9.6°C3.2°C25.5°C-5.5°C53 mm74%1.5 m/s5.1
201516.4°C10.2°C4.0°C24.6°C-3.8°C70 mm76%1.6 m/s5.1
201415.1°C8.9°C2.7°C23.7°C-5.0°C156 mm79%1.6 m/s5
201316.7°C10.6°C4.4°C26.5°C-4.9°C58 mm76%1.6 m/s5.4
201216.3°C10.0°C3.8°C27.5°C-1.2°C57 mm73%1.5 m/s5.4
201116.6°C11.2°C5.8°C26.2°C-1.5°C176 mm84%1.8 m/s4.2
201018.7°C12.1°C5.6°C27.9°C0.2°C54 mm77%1.4 m/s5.6
200916.4°C10.4°C4.5°C30.1°C-3.6°C104 mm77%1.6 m/s4.8
200817.1°C11.2°C5.4°C26.1°C-3.1°C107 mm80%1.4 m/s4.7
200713.8°C8.3°C2.9°C25.8°C-3.6°C110 mm78%1.7 m/s4.5
200618.0°C11.3°C4.6°C25.4°C-3.4°C93 mm75%1.5 m/s5.5
200517.1°C10.7°C4.3°C26.2°C-0.8°C107 mm78%1.5 m/s5.3
200416.0°C10.5°C5.0°C26.9°C-4.1°C139 mm81%1.6 m/s4.7
200315.2°C9.3°C3.5°C25.9°C-4.6°C71 mm82%1.5 m/s4.6
200218.1°C11.7°C5.3°C31.5°C-4.6°C83 mm73%1.6 m/s5.2
200117.0°C10.6°C4.1°C28.6°C-3.3°C55 mm77%1.4 m/s4.9
200015.5°C9.7°C3.9°C24.8°C-3.2°C93 mm80%1.7 m/s4.2
199916.5°C10.0°C3.5°C25.6°C-1.2°C83 mm76%1.5 m/s5
199816.4°C10.4°C4.4°C22.0°C-1.8°C128 mm79%1.4 m/s5.2
199714.4°C8.3°C2.1°C21.6°C-4.8°C34 mm75%1.7 m/s5.5
199614.6°C8.8°C2.9°C24.4°C-4.0°C116 mm82%1.8 m/s5.1
199515.0°C8.5°C2.0°C25.8°C-4.8°C54 mm74%1.6 m/s5
199417.7°C11.3°C5.0°C26.3°C-3.9°C75 mm81%1.6 m/s5.4
199314.6°C8.6°C2.7°C22.1°C-3.4°C173 mm82%1.6 m/s4.5
199214.3°C9.0°C3.6°C22.3°C-3.9°C60 mm80%1.4 m/s4.7
199116.5°C10.8°C5.1°C26.1°C-4.0°C62 mm82%1.5 m/s4.6
199016.1°C10.0°C4.0°C29.3°C-4.5°C86 mm78%1.6 m/s4.7
198914.7°C8.4°C2.1°C23.1°C-4.2°C45 mm76%1.4 m/s4.9
198814.3°C8.4°C2.5°C21.3°C-2.9°C65 mm78%1.7 m/s4.9
198714.9°C9.5°C4.2°C25.2°C-4.4°C86 mm83%1.5 m/s4.5
198615.3°C9.5°C3.8°C23.1°C-2.3°C93 mm81%1.5 m/s4.7
198517.9°C11.6°C5.4°C28.4°C-5.6°C16 mm75%1.5 m/s5.3
198413.8°C8.3°C2.9°C22.3°C-3.0°C110 mm84%1.4 m/s4.2
1983 🌧️14.1°C8.7°C3.3°C23.9°C-3.4°C208 mm82%1.8 m/s—
1982 ❄️14.1°C7.4°C0.7°C23.5°C-8.0°C113 mm74%1.9 m/s—
198117.6°C10.6°C3.5°C23.9°C-4.0°C98 mm75%1.7 m/s—

Actual recorded April data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Hanover April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Hanover in April?▼

The average high in April is around 16.1°C with lows near 4°C (mean 10.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Hanover in April?▼

April averages 92 mm of rainfall in Hanover, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 208 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest April on record in Hanover?▼

The hottest April reached 31.5°C in 2002. The coldest dipped to -8°C in 1982.

Has April in Hanover gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 15.5°C to 17.4°C and overnight lows from 3.2°C to 5.2°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Hanover?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Hanover and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 16.1°C daytime highs and 4°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Hanover?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Hanover, averaging 10.1°C.

What should I pack for Hanover in April?▼

For April in Hanover, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 16.1°C and lows of 4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Hanover humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Hanover in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 1.6 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 1.9 m/s (1982).

Which April had the most rainfall in Hanover?▼

The wettest April on record was 1983 with 208 mm. On average, April sees 92 mm.

Where does this April weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Hanover behaves each April, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for April specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.