Hamilton in January

6.9out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
13Rainy days (105 mm)
10:06 hDaylight
07:25Sunrise · 17:31 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

20° 17° J 19° 17° F 19° 17° M 20° 18° A 22° 20° M 25° 23° J 27° 25° J 27° 26° A 27° 25° S 25° 23° O 23° 21° N 21° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 20°C17°C105 mm 13– – 6.9
February 19°C17°C101 mm 12– – 6.9
March 19°C17°C108 mm 12– – 6.9
April 20°C18°C81 mm 10– – 7.4
May 22°C20°C86 mm 10– – 7.8
June 25°C23°C109 mm 12– – 7.3
July 27°C25°C105 mm 15– – 7.0
August 27°C26°C123 mm 16– – 6.7
September 27°C25°C136 mm 15– – 6.9
October 25°C23°C138 mm 14– – 7.0
November 23°C21°C93 mm 11– – 7.6
December 21°C19°C97 mm 11– – 7.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Hamilton in January?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 17°C.

When is the best time to visit Hamilton?

The best months are May, November, April, December.