Climate normals · 1970–2000
Hamilton Climate
Hamilton is a city in New Zealand (G1) with a population of about 192,100. Its average annual temperature is 14.2°C (58°F), with roughly 1330 mm of rain per year.
14.2°C
Avg Temp
1330
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Hamilton Climate
Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F) and receives about 1330 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.2°C
Avg Temp
1330
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 66° | 95 mm |
| February | 19° / 67° | 93 mm |
| March | 18° / 64° | 98 mm |
| April | 15° / 59° | 91 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 113 mm |
| June | 10° / 50° | 134 mm |
| July | 9° / 48° | 138 mm |
| August | 10° / 50° | 122 mm |
| September | 12° / 53° | 116 mm |
| October | 14° / 57° | 107 mm |
| November | 16° / 60° | 101 mm |
| December | 18° / 64° | 122 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Hamilton
The most comfortable months to visit Hamilton are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 25°C high). The coldest is July (near 4°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Hamilton are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Hamilton, New Zealand has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C and about 1330 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Hamilton average about 25°C (77°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.