The climate of Hamilton
The current climate in Hamilton features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 14°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Hamilton, New Zealand.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Hamilton in recent years was 31°C in January 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in July 2014.
Rainfall amount
On average, Hamilton receives 1170 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Hamilton?
The best time to visit Hamilton for sunny weather is January through May, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Hamilton. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Hamilton
The climate table of Hamilton shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 79 | 86 | 79 | 88 | 115 | 122 | 122 | 119 | 111 | 87 | 91 | 71 |
UV Index | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Hamilton, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Hamilton
Yearly Temperature in Hamilton
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Hamilton, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Hamilton
Total Yearly Precipitation in Hamilton
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Hamilton, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Hamilton
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Average weather in Hamilton by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hamilton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.