Climate of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Point-value climate at Hamilton (Waikato, New Zealand). Population approximately 148,200.
Located in Waikato, New Zealand, Hamilton has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 148,200. Monthly average temperatures range from 9.2°C / 48.6°F in July to 19.5°C / 67.1°F in February, with rainfall varying from 91 mm / 3.6 in (April) to 133 mm / 5.2 in (June) — about 1351 mm / 53.2 in across the year. Hamilton is the capital of Waikato. 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 | 19.3°C66.7°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| February | 19.5°C67.1°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| March | 18°C64.4°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| April | 15.1°C59.2°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| May | 12.2°C54°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| June | 9.9°C49.8°F | 133 mm5.2″ | — |
| July | 9.2°C48.6°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| August | 10.4°C50.7°F | 122 mm4.8″ | — |
| September | 12.1°C53.8°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| October | 14°C57.2°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| November | 16°C60.8°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| December | 17.9°C64.2°F | 124 mm4.9″ | — |
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 February at an average of 19.5°C / 67.1°F, and its driest month is April with about 91 mm / 3.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Hamilton?
Hamilton, in Waikato, New Zealand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 9.2°C / 48.6°F in July to 19.5°C / 67.1°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1351 mm / 53.2 in, with the wettest month being June (133 mm / 5.2 in) and the driest April (91 mm / 3.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Hamilton in February?
The average temperature in Hamilton in February is 19.5°C / 67.1°F, with rainfall of about 103 mm / 4.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Hamilton?
The driest month in Hamilton is April, with about 91 mm / 3.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 15.1°C / 59.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Hamilton?
The wettest month in Hamilton is June, with approximately 133 mm / 5.2 in of average monthly rainfall.