Hamilton Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Hamilton, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C (46°F) during cooler months like December.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 11°C (52°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during December.

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Temperature ranges by month

Hamilton experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1211 mm (48 in) of precipitation annually. Year-round, Hamilton has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, January, with 118 mm (4.6 in), and the driest month, April, with 81 mm (3.2 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Hamilton Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Hamilton. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hamilton.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year