Hanover Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Hanover

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
25.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
19.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
111 mm
Avg Humidity
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70%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+8.3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Hanover September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Hanover, with average highs near 25.4°C and lows around 13.5°C (mean 19.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 111 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Hanover September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Hanover. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Hanover was 2019 — when the month averaged 22.4°C — while the coldest was 2000 at 17.3°C. Typical September days reach 25.4°C with nights near 13.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.1°C→20.3°C+1.2°C
Max Temp25.6°C→26.1°C+0.5°C
Min Temp12.5°C→14.6°C+2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–18.5°C12 yr (27%)
18.5°C–20.0°C18 yr (40%)
20.0°C–21.5°C11 yr (24%)
21.5°C–23.0°C4 yr (9%)

Hanover September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is a relatively wet time of year in Hanover, averaging 111 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2011 with 330 mm, while the driest was 2005 at 17 mm.

Hanover September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Hanover during September averages 70%. The most humid Septembers were 2011 and 2018 at 88%, and the least humid was 1983 at 57%.

Hanover September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Hanover. The sunniest September was 2007 at 5.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2011 at 3.3.

Hanover September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Hanover during September is 1.1 m/s. The windiest September was 1999 at 1.3 m/s, while the calmest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 1 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Hanover

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

How September Ranks in Hanover

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌧️1st wettest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Hanover Weather by Month

Hanover September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.9°C18.7°C19.2°C20.3°C20.2°C+1.3°C
Avg High25.2°C24.7°C25.2°C26.2°C26.1°C+0.9°C
Avg Low12.7°C12.8°C13.4°C14.5°C14.3°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain83 mm115 mm118 mm126 mm109 mm+26 mm

Extreme September Records in Hanover

🔥Warmest September36.9°C2023
🧊Coldest September2.1°C2000
🌧️Wettest September330 mm2011
🏜️Driest September17 mm2005
🌬️Windiest September1.3 m/s1999

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Hanover have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 2.1°C (2000) to a record high of 36.9°C (2023).

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Rainfall in September is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 111 mm, with a wettest year of 330 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Hanover?

One of the best times to visit Hanover

September is one of the best times to visit Hanover. Expect days averaging 25.4°C and nights around 13.5°C (mean 19.5°C) — warmer than Hanover's yearly average — with higher rainfall (111 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

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 September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Hanover, with average highs near 25.4°C and lows around 13.5°C (mean 19.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 111 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 111 mm of rainfall in Hanover, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 330 mm (2011), and the driest just 17 mm (2005). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 1.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How September has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average September temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.6°C to 26.1°C and overnight lows from 12.5°C to 14.6°C over the same span.
September Weather in Hanover, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.9°C21.5°C15.0°C32.6°C9.7°C54 mm62%1 m/s4.3
202425.9°C20.3°C14.7°C30.9°C8.6°C77 mm73%1 m/s4.1
202326.7°C20.7°C14.7°C36.9°C8.0°C121 mm70%1 m/s4.3
202225.6°C19.9°C14.2°C32.8°C7.0°C104 mm71%1.1 m/s4.6
202124.5°C19.3°C14.2°C29.1°C8.5°C235 mm82%1.1 m/s4.6
202025.7°C19.4°C13.2°C30.3°C3.7°C60 mm69%1.1 m/s4.2
2019 🔥29.0°C22.4°C15.7°C35.8°C8.6°C22 mm63%1 m/s4.6
201824.9°C20.7°C16.6°C32.4°C9.2°C254 mm88%1 m/s3.4
201726.0°C20.0°C14.0°C33.4°C7.5°C54 mm70%1 m/s4.5
201628.0°C21.7°C15.5°C34.2°C8.7°C101 mm65%1.2 m/s4.3
201527.3°C21.1°C14.9°C35.0°C9.2°C107 mm68%1 m/s4.5
201426.1°C19.8°C13.5°C32.0°C6.7°C49 mm68%1 m/s4.5
201325.5°C18.8°C12.0°C34.6°C4.7°C41 mm64%1 m/s5
201224.5°C18.9°C13.3°C33.0°C5.5°C128 mm74%1.1 m/s4.6
2011 🌧️23.4°C19.2°C14.9°C28.9°C5.1°C330 mm88%1 m/s3.3
201027.5°C20.9°C14.2°C36.0°C8.8°C171 mm62%1.2 m/s4.7
200922.9°C17.9°C13.0°C27.8°C7.9°C99 mm78%1.1 m/s4.1
200825.2°C19.6°C13.9°C34.0°C7.5°C170 mm74%1.1 m/s4.3
200727.4°C20.7°C14.0°C33.3°C6.0°C33 mm66%1 m/s5.2
200622.6°C17.6°C12.5°C27.9°C5.6°C139 mm80%1.1 m/s3.6
200528.7°C21.8°C14.9°C33.5°C6.1°C17 mm60%1 m/s5
200425.1°C19.7°C14.3°C29.0°C6.2°C206 mm80%1.1 m/s4
200323.6°C18.6°C13.6°C28.4°C5.1°C200 mm83%1.2 m/s4.1
200227.3°C20.8°C14.4°C34.7°C8.0°C107 mm64%1.2 m/s4.7
200125.3°C18.4°C11.6°C31.7°C5.0°C83 mm63%1.1 m/s4.7
2000 ❄️23.4°C17.3°C11.3°C30.9°C2.1°C128 mm74%1.1 m/s4.4
199924.0°C18.5°C13.0°C31.7°C5.6°C256 mm76%1.3 m/s4.2
199828.4°C21.4°C14.4°C34.6°C5.1°C50 mm61%1.1 m/s4.8
199724.3°C18.2°C12.1°C32.2°C5.0°C85 mm68%1.2 m/s4.4
199623.2°C18.3°C13.3°C29.5°C7.6°C167 mm81%1.2 m/s3.9
199525.4°C18.9°C12.4°C32.8°C4.7°C72 mm61%1.1 m/s4.3
199423.5°C17.7°C11.8°C30.5°C5.8°C83 mm73%1.1 m/s4.6
199324.2°C18.8°C13.4°C32.6°C5.1°C165 mm74%1.1 m/s3.7
199224.1°C18.3°C12.5°C29.7°C3.5°C122 mm73%1.2 m/s4
199125.3°C18.9°C12.4°C34.6°C2.5°C95 mm65%1 m/s4.4
199024.6°C18.4°C12.2°C32.3°C3.1°C54 mm71%1.1 m/s4.3
198925.0°C19.3°C13.6°C33.9°C4.2°C84 mm73%1.1 m/s3.8
198824.2°C17.8°C11.4°C29.5°C6.4°C75 mm70%1.1 m/s4.4
198723.7°C18.5°C13.4°C27.6°C6.3°C191 mm80%1 m/s4.1
198625.6°C19.4°C13.2°C32.2°C4.2°C42 mm70%1.1 m/s4.1
198526.7°C20.0°C13.4°C34.6°C6.1°C114 mm63%1 m/s4.7
198424.1°C17.5°C10.8°C32.0°C4.3°C44 mm69%1.1 m/s4.7
198327.2°C20.1°C12.9°C36.0°C4.2°C45 mm57%1.1 m/s—
198225.7°C19.4°C13.1°C31.4°C7.9°C79 mm66%1 m/s—
198124.4°C18.3°C12.2°C32.1°C4.6°C69 mm68%1.2 m/s—

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

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Hanover September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Hanover in September?▼

The average high in September is around 25.4°C with lows near 13.5°C (mean 19.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Hanover in September?▼

September averages 111 mm of rainfall in Hanover, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 330 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest September on record in Hanover?▼

The hottest September reached 36.9°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 2.1°C in 2000.

Has September in Hanover gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average September temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.6°C to 26.1°C and overnight lows from 12.5°C to 14.6°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Hanover?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Hanover and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 25.4°C daytime highs and 13.5°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Hanover?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Hanover, averaging 19.5°C.

What should I pack for Hanover in September?▼

For September in Hanover, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 25.4°C and lows of 13.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Hanover humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Hanover in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 1.1 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 1.3 m/s (1999).

Which September had the most rainfall in Hanover?▼

The wettest September on record was 2011 with 330 mm. On average, September sees 111 mm.

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