AI-generatedHamilton at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Feb · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 1,203 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 39 m
Climate in Hamilton
Hamilton has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while July is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Hamilton is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hamilton
The best time to visit Hamilton is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to May. Rain is frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 130 mm.
Hamilton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hamilton in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–20 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Hamilton in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Hamilton in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 18–23 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Hamilton in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3419:34
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:18–07:09 · evening 18:59–19:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:08–06:18 · evening 19:51–20:01
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Hamilton compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 17° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.1 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.6 h |
What is the weather like in Hamilton in October?
In October, Hamilton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hamilton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 0 min06:34 – 19:34
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Hamilton
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Hamilton: score 84 against 68. In February, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. February has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 77 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hamilton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
82January24° · 6.8 h
In January, Hamilton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in January84February25° · 6.7 h
In February, Hamilton is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in February82March23° · 6.1 h
In March, Hamilton is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in March75April21° · 5.1 h
In April, Hamilton is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in April68May18° · 4.4 h
In May, Hamilton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in May53June15° · 3.9 h
In June, Hamilton is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in June49July15° · 4.4 h
In July, Hamilton is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in July51August15° · 4.8 h
In August, Hamilton is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 119 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in August58September17° · 4.7 h
In September, Hamilton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in September68October18° · 5.2 h
In October, Hamilton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in October75November20° · 6.0 h
In November, Hamilton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in November73December22° · 5.8 h
In December, Hamilton is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Hamilton.
Hamilton in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hamilton
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in February (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 82 | 24° | 14° | 6.8 h | 9 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 84 | 25° | 14° | 6.7 h | 8 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 23° | 13° | 6.1 h | 8 | 74 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 21° | 10° | 5.1 h | 10 | 87 |
| MayMay | 68 | 18° | 8° | 4.4 h | 12 | 109 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 15° | 6° | 3.9 h | 12 | 112 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 15° | 5° | 4.4 h | 13 | 130 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 15° | 5° | 4.8 h | 14 | 119 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 17° | 7° | 4.7 h | 14 | 117 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 18° | 9° | 5.2 h | 13 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 20° | 10° | 6.0 h | 11 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 22° | 13° | 5.8 h | 12 | 107 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
37.78° S, 175.28° E · 39 m · Pacific/Auckland
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Hamilton
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Hamilton, 40 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Hamilton: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hamilton has about 13 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Hamilton
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Hamilton
How breezy and how cloudy Hamilton is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Hamilton typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Hamilton: mostly cloudy, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Hamilton
Weather for your travel dates
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Hamilton in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Hamilton has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 77
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 22 h 45 min
- Distance
- 18,460 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Jet lag
- About 12 days (12 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: New Zealand
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +64
- Emergency number
- 111
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Hamilton vs Cambridge
In October the holiday weather in Hamilton and Cambridge is about equally good (score 68 vs 67). During the day it is about as warm in Cambridge as in Hamilton.
| in October | Hamilton | Cambridge |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
Best places in the country
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Hamilton ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hastings19°82
- 2Tauranga18°16°74
- 3Auckland18°16°71
- 4Cambridge18°69
- 5Matamata18°69
- 6Masterton17°69
- 7HamiltonThis page18°68
- 8Rotorua18°68
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton
When is the best time to visit Hamilton?
The best time to visit Hamilton is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hamilton?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. July is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Hamilton?
Rain is frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 130 mm. The driest month is January with 73 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hamilton get?
Hamilton gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.8 hours a day; in June there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Hamilton in?
Hamilton is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hamilton?
A nonstop flight from London to Hamilton takes about 22 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,460 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Hamilton?
Hamilton has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 77, May half-term 65, summer holidays 50, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 78.