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Hamilton weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Hamilton, New Zealand in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Hamilton averages 24°C by day and 16°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

January in Hamilton averages a daytime high of 24°C and an overnight low of 16°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is the warmest month of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Hamilton sees roughly 1417 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Hamilton forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Hamilton weather by month

what to expect in Hamilton through the year

Here is Hamilton's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Hamilton by season.

Jan
24°
16°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
14°
Warm
Mar
21°
11°
Mild
Apr
19°
12°
Mild
May
16°
Mild
Jun
15°
Mild
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
16°
Mild
Oct
18°
Mild
Nov
20°
11°
Mild
Dec
23°
14°
Warm

Common questions

How warm is Hamilton in January?
Hamilton averages a daytime high of 24°C in January, with overnight lows around 16°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Hamilton?
The most comfortable time to visit Hamilton is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Hamilton in January?
January is the wettest month of the year in Hamilton, out of roughly 1417 mm of precipitation across the year.

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