Weather for Hamilton in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +66°F during the day, and approximately 1 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 21 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 114 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Hamilton;
Average weather
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+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
114 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
7 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hamilton has good weather in January.
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Average temperature in Hamilton in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hamilton for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +70°F with a maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +55°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +72°F.
Is Hamilton warm or cold in January?
Hamilton is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +64°F to +63°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Hamilton, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Hamilton in January
Hamilton weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+70°F
+66°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+55°F
+50°F
+52°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+75°F
+73°F
Rainfall
97 mm
114 mm
106 mm
Wind
6 m/s
7 m/s
7 m/s
Humidity
71%
72%
73%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
0
1
0
Cloudy days
12
10
10
Rainy days
18
21
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +70°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +66°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 97 mm to 114 mm.Humidity rises from 71% to 72%.Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 6 m/s to 7 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 0 to 1.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Hamilton in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Hamilton is gradually decreasing during January, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Hamilton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 87 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hamilton wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 146 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Hamilton?
This is the weather in Hamilton in January 2024:
1 January
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+73°F
2 January
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+71°F
3 January
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+71°F
4 January
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+73°F
5 January
☀️
+73°F
6 January
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+75°F
7 January
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+71°F
8 January
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+66°F
9 January
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+68°F
10 January
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+70°F
11 January
☁️
+71°F
12 January
☁️
+68°F
13 January
☁️
+70°F
14 January
🌧️
+71°F
15 January
🌧️
+71°F
16 January
🌧️
+66°F
17 January
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+68°F
18 January
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+71°F
19 January
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+70°F
20 January
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+73°F
21 January
☁️
+71°F
22 January
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+66°F
23 January
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+73°F
24 January
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+71°F
25 January
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+66°F
26 January
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+71°F
27 January
🌧️
+73°F
28 January
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+69°F
29 January
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+68°F
30 January
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+70°F
31 January
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+71°F
In January 2024 Hamilton had 4 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Hamilton climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Hamilton in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+71°F) and the highest in 2019 (+76°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 854 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1671 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hamilton in January:
Is January a good time to visit Hamilton?
January is a really good time to go to Hamilton. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Hamilton.
Can you sunbathe in Hamilton in January?
January has mild temperatures in Hamilton. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Hamilton rainy in January?
Hamilton is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Hamilton in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hamilton in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hamilton, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
