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

If you're visiting Hamilton, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 282 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of January provide just 144 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2497 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Hamilton enjoys an average of 2497 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

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