When is the best time to go to Hamilton
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hamilton, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Hamilton
Hamilton weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hamilton are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 84mm | 7.8hrs | 15.4hrs |
Hamilton's weather in January is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamilton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Hamilton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 81mm | 7.2hrs | 14.4hrs |
February in Hamilton is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamilton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Hamilton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Hamilton weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 92mm | 6.1hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in March in Hamilton is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamilton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Hamilton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 93mm | 5.7hrs | 12.1hrs |
Hamilton's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hamilton, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Hamilton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 112mm | 4.5hrs | 11.1hrs |
May is a damp month in Hamilton and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hamilton.
May is in the fall / autumn in Hamilton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 129mm | 3.8hrs | 15.4hrs |
The weather in June in Hamilton is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamilton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Hamilton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 132mm | 4.4hrs | 14.4hrs |
July in Hamilton is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamilton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Hamilton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hamilton with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 122mm | 4.6hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in August in Hamilton is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamilton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Hamilton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hamilton with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 111mm | 5.1hrs | 12.1hrs |
Hamilton's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hamilton.
September is in the spring in Hamilton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hamilton with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Hamilton weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 102mm | 5.9hrs | 11.1hrs |
October is a damp month in Hamilton and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hamilton.
October is in the spring in Hamilton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hamilton with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 98mm | 6.8hrs | 15.4hrs |
The climate in Hamilton during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hamilton, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Hamilton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hamilton with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Hamilton weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 107mm | 7.3hrs | 14.4hrs |
December in Hamilton is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hamilton, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Hamilton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hamilton with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Hamilton weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 24°C 75.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 81mm 3.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 7.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 13.5°C 56.3°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 132mm 5.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 21°C 69.8°F |
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