Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High23.5°C
Low5.4°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
New Zealand Hamilton, New Zealand
The climate in Hamilton is temperate, with annual average temperatures spanning 13°C / 56°F during July up to 23°C / 74°F in February.
Annual rainfall patterns show an average of 101 mm / 4 inches per month, with July being the wettest (128 mm / 5 inches) and March the driest (75 mm / 3 inches).
UV peaks in January (index 9) and drops to its lowest in June (index 3); strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
The longest days occur in December with around 14.7 hours of daylight, while June has the shortest days at about 9.6 hours.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Hamilton.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
128 mm
July carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.6)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
10 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
13 km/h
October is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
75 %to85 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Hamilton, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Hamilton compares
See how it ranks against the rest of New Zealand for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#2 / 9
COOLEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#5 / 9
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in New Zealand
#4 / 9
WINDIEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#7 / 9
HIGHEST UV
in New Zealand
#4 / 9
MOST HUMID
in New Zealand
#3 / 9
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Hamilton, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Hamilton feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 18°C (64°F) and lows near 10°C (50°F). Conditions usually feel mild in the daytime and cool once the sun goes down. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Hamilton for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Hamilton?
UV tends to peak in January, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Hamilton a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 13 km/h (8 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 64 km/h (40 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Hamilton get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.