Hamilton Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hamilton, Bermuda. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Hamilton, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 282 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 144 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2498 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Hamilton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours per day.

Hamilton enjoys an average of 2498 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

September, Hamilton’s wettest month, receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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