Hamilton Climate by Month
Temperatures in Hamilton experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be mild.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The weather in Hamilton changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in February to a moderate 15°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 6°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Hamilton has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1267 mm of rainfall per year. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, July, sees around 131 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, January, still receives a respectable 76 mm of rainfall.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Hamilton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hamilton.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Hamilton in New Zealand
During the months of January, February, March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 131 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 230 hours of sunshine.
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