Hamilton, New Zealand Climate by Month
Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand
Warm summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
Warm summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year: that's Hamilton's climate in short. Afternoon highs range from 58°F (15°C) in July to 79°F (26°C) in February, and July nights average 40°F (5°C). About 51 in (1294 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 79°F(26°C)
- Average high, February
- Coldest nights
- 40°F(5°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 51 in(1294 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 75%
- Sunniest: January
Best and worst months in Hamilton
Best for weatherJanuary and March are the best time for weather in Hamilton: highs near 77°F (25°C) and about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJune and July are the least pleasant; July is the coldest, with highs of only 58°F (15°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in March.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Hamilton weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuaryBest | 78°F(26°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 3.4 in(87 mm) | 65% | 6.6 |
| FebFebruary | 79°F(26°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 4.0 in(102 mm) | 69% | 5.6 |
| MarMarchBest | 75°F(24°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 3.2 in(82 mm) | 72% | 4.6 |
| AprApril | 70°F(21°C) | 49°F(10°C) | 3.7 in(93 mm) | 75% | 3.3 |
| MayMay | 64°F(18°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 5.0 in(126 mm) | 82% | 2.2 |
| JunJune | 59°F(15°C) | 42°F(6°C) | 4.8 in(123 mm) | 88% | 1.8 |
| JulJuly | 58°F(15°C) | 40°F(5°C) | 5.0 in(128 mm) | 84% | 2.0 |
| AugAugust | 60°F(16°C) | 42°F(6°C) | 4.6 in(117 mm) | 78% | 2.7 |
| SepSeptember | 63°F(17°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 4.4 in(111 mm) | 77% | 3.8 |
| OctOctober | 67°F(19°C) | 48°F(9°C) | 3.9 in(98 mm) | 75% | 5.0 |
| NovNovember | 71°F(22°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 3.9 in(98 mm) | 66% | 6.0 |
| DecDecember | 75°F(24°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 5.1 in(129 mm) | 71% | 6.3 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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