When to go · Hamilton
Hamilton in June
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, 6–8 °C (43–46 °F) nights, fog can close the airport).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, 43–46 °F (6–8 °C) nights, fog can close the airport).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Low
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Low
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, 6–8 °C (43–46 °F) nights, fog can close the airport).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, 43–46 °F (6–8 °C) nights, fog can close the airport).
Is another month better than June?
June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Hamilton's best window: Nov–Apr (warm, long days); Mar–Apr for the balloon festival.
- DecemberGreatInside Hamilton's best window: Nov–Apr (warm, long days); Mar–Apr for the balloon festival.
- JanuaryGreatInside Hamilton's best window: Nov–Apr (warm, long days); Mar–Apr for the balloon festival.
- FebruaryGreatInside Hamilton's best window: Nov–Apr (warm, long days); Mar–Apr for the balloon festival.
Weather in June
- HamiltonHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 14 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Low
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Low
New Zealand overall: Winter: snow on passes, chains needed; ski season opens mid-month; about 9 hours of daylight in the south.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hamilton, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Jun: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 14
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jan: 1
June: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, 6–8 °C nights, fog can close the airport).
January: Inside Hamilton's best window: Nov–Apr (warm, long days); Mar–Apr for the balloon festival.
Hamilton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast