Hamilton
City in Canada
Hamilton is a city in Canada with a population of about 569,000 in 2021. Located 410 km from Ottawa, the city draws visitors with sights such as HMCS Haida and Albion Falls.
What to see
Visitors can explore outdoor and historical attractions in the city. Sights include the HMCS Haida ship and the natural landscape of Albion Falls.
When to go
January and February are cold with daily highs of -1 °C and 1 °C and lows of -8 °C. Temperatures rise through the spring, reaching daily highs of 27 °C and lows of 18 °C in July, which is the warmest month. Rain is distributed throughout the year, with monthly precipitation ranging from 66 mm in February to 97 mm in July.
Getting there
The nearest airport is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, located 11 km from Hamilton.
Top sights in Hamilton
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -8 | -4 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 68 | 66 | 70 | 82 | 86 | 84 | 97 | 87 | 91 | 77 | 89 | 71 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Hamilton (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.