Hamilton in May

6.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
11Rainy days (84 mm)
14:29 hDaylight
06:01Sunrise · 20:30 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

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

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

0° -7° J 0° -7° F 5° -3° M 11° 3° A 17° 9° M 23° 15° J 26° 18° J 25° 18° A 22° 14° S 15° 8° O 8° 2° N 3° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-7°C72 mm 11– – 3.6
February 0°C-7°C57 mm 9– – 3.9
March 5°C-3°C69 mm 10– – 4.7
April 11°C3°C93 mm 11– – 5.7
May 17°C9°C84 mm 11– – 6.8
June 23°C15°C87 mm 12– – 7.5
July 26°C18°C77 mm 10– – 7.7
August 25°C18°C70 mm 10– – 7.8
September 22°C14°C76 mm 9– – 7.8
October 15°C8°C84 mm 11– – 6.4
November 8°C2°C79 mm 10– – 5.5
December 3°C-3°C72 mm 11– – 4.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Hamilton in May?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 9°C.

When is the best time to visit Hamilton?

The best months are August, September, July, June.