Hanover Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Hanover

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
9.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
-1.3°C
Avg Temp
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4.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
88 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-7.1°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Hanover March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Hanover, with average highs near 9.4°C and lows around -1.3°C (mean 4.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 88 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Hanover March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Hanover. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Hanover was 2012 — when the month averaged 9.5°C — while the coldest was 1984 at -0.2°C. Typical March days reach 9.4°C with nights near -1.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.9°C→6.1°C+3.2°C
Max Temp8.0°C→12.0°C+4°C
Min Temp-2.3°C→0.2°C+2.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-1.0°C–1.8°C7 yr (16%)
1.8°C–4.5°C19 yr (42%)
4.5°C–7.3°C15 yr (33%)
7.3°C–10.0°C4 yr (9%)

Hanover March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Hanover, averaging 88 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1993 with 186 mm, while the driest was 2006 at 16 mm.

Hanover March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Hanover during March averages 81%. The most humid March was 1993 at 90%, and the least humid was 2025 at 73%.

Hanover March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Hanover. The sunniest Marchs were 1987 and 2006 at 4.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1993 at 3.2.

Hanover March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Hanover during March is 1.8 m/s. The windiest March was 1999 at 2.2 m/s, while the calmest were 1990, 2009 and 2020 at 1.6 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Hanover

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Freezing
Morning
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Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How March Ranks in Hanover

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Hanover Weather by Month

Hanover March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp3.3°C3.3°C4.2°C3.9°C6.3°C+3°C
Avg High8.7°C8.3°C9.7°C9.1°C12.1°C+3.4°C
Avg Low-2.1°C-1.8°C-1.3°C-1.3°C0.5°C+2.6°C
Avg Rain75 mm111 mm87 mm85 mm76 mm+1 mm

Extreme March Records in Hanover

🔥Warmest March26.6°C2025
🧊Coldest March-21.4°C1993
🌧️Wettest March186 mm1993
🏜️Driest March16 mm2006
🌬️Windiest March2.2 m/s1999

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Hanover have risen by about 3.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -21.4°C (1993) to a record high of 26.6°C (2025).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 88 mm, with a wettest year of 186 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Hanover?

A quieter season to visit Hanover

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of June and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Hanover. That said, March — with days averaging 9.4°C and nights around -1.3°C (mean 4.1°C) and higher rainfall (88 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

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 March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Hanover, with average highs near 9.4°C and lows around -1.3°C (mean 4.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 88 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 88 mm of rainfall in Hanover, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 186 mm (1993), and the driest just 16 mm (2006). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 1.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 3.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 8°C to 12°C and overnight lows from -2.3°C to 0.2°C over the same span.
March Weather in Hanover, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202514.0°C7.3°C0.6°C26.6°C-6.8°C52 mm73%2 m/s4.3
202411.9°C6.5°C1.1°C23.3°C-4.4°C112 mm81%1.8 m/s4
202310.4°C4.9°C-0.6°C17.9°C-5.9°C65 mm77%1.9 m/s4.1
202211.6°C5.9°C0.1°C22.8°C-8.7°C63 mm77%1.9 m/s3.8
202111.9°C5.9°C-0.1°C21.0°C-8.0°C71 mm77%1.8 m/s4.4
202012.8°C7.3°C1.7°C23.2°C-4.9°C90 mm80%1.6 m/s3.6
20197.6°C2.4°C-2.7°C20.6°C-12.4°C116 mm83%1.7 m/s3.9
20186.6°C2.1°C-2.4°C19.0°C-5.0°C64 mm81%2 m/s3.9
20178.3°C3.2°C-1.8°C21.1°C-12.2°C104 mm77%2.1 m/s4
201613.2°C7.4°C1.7°C24.0°C-5.1°C39 mm81%1.7 m/s4
20156.8°C1.3°C-4.2°C19.5°C-21.1°C93 mm81%1.7 m/s3.6
20146.2°C0.9°C-4.5°C17.0°C-13.9°C84 mm80%1.9 m/s3.6
20136.4°C2.0°C-2.5°C13.4°C-7.3°C65 mm80%1.9 m/s3.6
2012 🔥15.1°C9.5°C3.8°C26.1°C-4.8°C35 mm82%1.7 m/s4.1
20118.9°C3.6°C-1.7°C22.1°C-7.1°C147 mm82%1.8 m/s4
201012.1°C6.6°C1.1°C20.8°C-5.3°C104 mm83%1.8 m/s3.7
20099.8°C4.3°C-1.1°C20.0°C-11.5°C39 mm80%1.6 m/s3.6
20089.5°C4.1°C-1.2°C16.0°C-5.3°C105 mm81%1.9 m/s4
20079.4°C3.6°C-2.1°C23.2°C-12.6°C103 mm83%1.9 m/s4.1
200610.0°C4.5°C-1.1°C24.1°C-5.6°C16 mm76%1.8 m/s4.5
20056.4°C1.7°C-3.0°C14.7°C-11.3°C106 mm84%1.8 m/s3.4
200410.7°C5.2°C-0.3°C22.2°C-5.1°C57 mm83%1.7 m/s3.8
20039.8°C4.1°C-1.6°C20.6°C-11.4°C96 mm86%1.7 m/s3.6
200210.6°C5.0°C-0.6°C22.4°C-8.0°C104 mm75%1.9 m/s3.6
20017.5°C2.4°C-2.7°C12.6°C-8.4°C113 mm79%1.9 m/s3.6
200013.0°C6.8°C0.7°C24.5°C-6.5°C130 mm79%1.8 m/s4
19997.8°C2.4°C-3.1°C19.2°C-11.9°C86 mm78%2.2 m/s4.2
19989.3°C5.0°C0.6°C26.2°C-8.8°C131 mm85%1.8 m/s3.9
19979.0°C4.0°C-1.1°C19.4°C-5.6°C113 mm82%2.1 m/s3.6
19965.8°C0.7°C-4.4°C16.8°C-13.4°C108 mm82%1.8 m/s3.7
199511.2°C5.0°C-1.2°C20.9°C-10.8°C42 mm79%1.7 m/s3.9
19945.9°C1.6°C-2.7°C20.6°C-8.4°C168 mm89%1.9 m/s3.7
1993 🌧️5.3°C0.7°C-3.9°C16.5°C-21.4°C186 mm90%1.8 m/s3.2
19927.7°C2.8°C-2.1°C17.0°C-9.9°C121 mm81%2 m/s3.7
199110.1°C4.9°C-0.2°C19.0°C-5.3°C106 mm83%1.9 m/s3.7
199011.3°C5.8°C0.2°C24.3°C-9.1°C53 mm80%1.6 m/s3.7
19898.4°C3.0°C-2.5°C24.3°C-13.0°C98 mm84%1.7 m/s3.6
19889.8°C4.2°C-1.3°C21.0°C-8.7°C53 mm78%1.8 m/s4.2
198710.6°C4.8°C-1.0°C21.0°C-8.7°C40 mm80%1.7 m/s4.5
19869.8°C3.6°C-2.6°C23.1°C-12.7°C61 mm81%1.9 m/s4.4
198510.1°C4.4°C-1.3°C22.0°C-6.2°C73 mm77%2 m/s3.9
1984 ❄️4.2°C-0.2°C-4.7°C14.6°C-12.8°C126 mm86%1.9 m/s4
19839.8°C4.7°C-0.5°C18.5°C-6.1°C124 mm80%2 m/s—
19828.2°C3.1°C-2.0°C18.4°C-9.0°C62 mm82%1.9 m/s—
19817.8°C2.5°C-2.8°C21.9°C-7.3°C36 mm77%1.9 m/s—

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

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Hanover March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Hanover in March?▼

The average high in March is around 9.4°C with lows near -1.3°C (mean 4.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Hanover in March?▼

March averages 88 mm of rainfall in Hanover, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 186 mm in 1993.

What was the hottest March on record in Hanover?▼

The hottest March reached 26.6°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to -21.4°C in 1993.

Has March in Hanover gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 3.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 8°C to 12°C and overnight lows from -2.3°C to 0.2°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Hanover?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Hanover and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 9.4°C daytime highs and -1.3°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Hanover?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Hanover, averaging 4.1°C.

What should I pack for Hanover in March?▼

For March in Hanover, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 9.4°C and lows of -1.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Hanover humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Hanover in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 1.8 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 2.2 m/s (1999).

Which March had the most rainfall in Hanover?▼

The wettest March on record was 1993 with 186 mm. On average, March sees 88 mm.

Where does this March 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 March, 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 March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.