When is the best time to go to Hamilton
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hamilton, Canada. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 61mm | 3.3hrs | 10.5hrs |
Hamilton's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamilton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Hamilton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 55mm | 4.2hrs | 11.5hrs |
February in Hamilton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
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.
February is in the winter in Hamilton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Hamilton weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 69mm | 4.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Hamilton is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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.
March is in the spring in Hamilton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 73mm | 6.6hrs | 14.4hrs |
Hamilton's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hamilton.
April is in the spring in Hamilton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 73mm | 8.2hrs | 15.7hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Hamilton and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Hamilton.
May is in the spring in Hamilton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 78mm | 9.3hrs | 10.5hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Hamilton and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamilton, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Hamilton and is typically the 6th 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hamilton with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 74mm | 9.9hrs | 11.5hrs |
July in Hamilton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamilton, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Hamilton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hamilton with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 91mm | 8.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Hamilton is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamilton, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Hamilton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hamilton with around 91mm 3.6 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 85mm | 6.2hrs | 14.4hrs |
Hamilton's weather in September 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.
September is in the fall / autumn in Hamilton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hamilton with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Hamilton weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 70mm | 5.1hrs | 15.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Hamilton and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hamilton.
October is in the fall / autumn in Hamilton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hamilton with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 79mm | 3.1hrs | 10.5hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Hamilton during the month of November
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.
November is in the fall / autumn in Hamilton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hamilton with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Hamilton weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 81mm | 2.5hrs | 11.5hrs |
December in Hamilton is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamilton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Hamilton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest 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 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Hamilton weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2.2°C 28°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 91mm 3.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.4°C 70.5°F |
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