Average Monthly Sunshine in Hamilton

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hamilton receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Hamilton. Expect long, bright days with 230 hours in January and darker periods with just 113 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2021 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Hamilton’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hamilton enjoys an average of 2021 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

July, Hamilton’s wettest month, receives 86 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.