Climate of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Point-value climate at Hamilton (Ontario, Canada). Population approximately 721,053.
Located in Ontario, Canada, Hamilton has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 721,053. Monthly average temperatures range from -4.7°C / 23.5°F in January to 22.4°C / 72.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 59 mm / 2.3 in (February) to 94 mm / 3.7 in (September) — about 908 mm / 35.7 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Hamilton's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.7°C23.5°F | 60 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
| February | -3.9°C25°F | 59 mm2.3″ | Snowy |
| March | 0.9°C33.6°F | 64 mm2.5″ | Snowy |
| April | 7.2°C45°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 13.9°C57°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| June | 19.3°C66.7°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| July | 22.4°C72.3°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 21.3°C70.3°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| September | 17°C62.6°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| October | 10.5°C50.9°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| November | 4.7°C40.5°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| December | -1.3°C29.7°F | 73 mm2.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hamilton?
Hamilton does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Hamilton's warmest month is July at an average of 22.4°C / 72.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 59 mm / 2.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Hamilton?
Hamilton, in Ontario, Canada, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -4.7°C / 23.5°F in January to 22.4°C / 72.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 908 mm / 35.7 in, with the wettest month being September (94 mm / 3.7 in) and the driest February (59 mm / 2.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Hamilton in July?
The average temperature in Hamilton in July is 22.4°C / 72.3°F, with rainfall of about 84 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Hamilton?
The driest month in Hamilton is February, with about 59 mm / 2.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -3.9°C / 25°F.
When is the wettest month in Hamilton?
The wettest month in Hamilton is September, with approximately 94 mm / 3.7 in of average monthly rainfall.