A small, English-speaking coastal country of 54 km², at its best in April, June, July and October
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Apr, Jun, Jul, Oct
Top score of 8.2, with highs of 25°C and sea at 26°C, though 169 mm makes it the wettest month.
Jan, Nov
Bermuda suits a short, relaxed coastal trip more than a long tour. The whole country covers just 54 km² and has about 64,055 people. The capital, Hamilton, sits on the coast. English is the language, and the currency is the Bermudian dollar (BMD). The best months to go are April, June, July and October. One honest limit: with so little land, there is less variety for a long stay. Traffic also drives on the left.
Bermuda covers just 54 km², so distances are short. You can see a large part of the country without long transfers. That suits short stays and travellers who prefer less time in transit.
Hamilton, the capital, sits on the coast and has about 3,686 residents. It is a small, walkable base rather than a big city. That makes it easy to settle in quickly on arrival.
The best months to visit are April, June, July and October. You can choose between spring, summer or autumn, so it is easier to fit a trip around school holidays or work leave.
English is the official language, so signs, menus and everyday conversations are simple for many visitors. Plug types A and B run at 120 V. Phone numbers use the +1 calling code, and the emergency number is 911.
Only about 64,055 people live in Bermuda. Even the capital is a modest place. Travellers who want a calmer trip than a large city break will find a slower, smaller-scale setting here.
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Averages for Hamilton.
In Hamilton, April, June, July and October score best: April is the driest at 72 mm of rain, July gets 12.1 sun hours and a 27.9°C sea, and October keeps 25.9°C water despite 169 mm of rain. January and November score lowest, with highs of 20–23°C, 7–8 sun hours and about 14 rain days.
Hamilton · averages 2015–2024
City guides with their own best months and weather.
One good base in each main city and who it suits.
Good for first-timers, nightlife, car-free travellers
The compact grid around Front Street and Reid Street holds most of the city's restaurants, bars and shops, and the ferry and bus terminals sit here too. You can walk everywhere and reach the rest of the island by public transport. Front Street can get loud on weekend nights, and there is no beach in town.
A rich, tomato-based fish soup. You add sherry pepper sauce and dark rum at the table to taste. Most local restaurants and pubs serve it.
Salt cod and boiled potatoes, often served with banana, avocado, egg and a tomato or butter sauce. It is the traditional Bermudian Sunday breakfast.
Fried fish on toasted raisin bread, usually with coleslaw, tartar sauce and hot sauce. Locals buy it from small takeaway spots and casual cafés for lunch.
A highball of Gosling's Black Seal rum and ginger beer, served over ice. It is widely seen as Bermuda's national drink and is served in almost every bar.
A strong rum punch made with fruit juices and bitters. It is often shared by the pitcher. The Swizzle Inn claims to have invented it.
Salt cod and potato fish cakes served inside a sweet hot cross bun. Bermudians eat this pairing on Good Friday. It is less common the rest of the year.
October is the best time to visit Bermuda on our scores, with 8.2 out of 10. April, June and July follow closely at 8. October has a high of 25.3°C and a sea temperature of 25.9°C. It is also the wettest month, with 169 mm of rain. Almost every month rates well. Only January and November are rated good rather than best.
Yes, August is one of the best months for Bermuda, with a score of 8. It is the warmest month, with a high of 27.9°C, a low of 26.3°C and a sea temperature of 28.5°C. You get about 12 hours of sun a day. Rain is common, though, with 15.5 rain days and 117 mm in the month.
Bermuda is mild in winter, not hot. In January the high is 20.2°C and the low is 17.9°C. March is the coolest month, with a high of 19.5°C. The sea is about 19.6°C to 20.4°C from January to March, which is cool for swimming. Days are shorter on sun, with 7 to 9.2 hours, and January has 14.2 rain days.
October is the rainiest month in Bermuda, with 169 mm of rain. September has 148 mm and November 147 mm. April is the driest month, with 72 mm and 10.2 rain days. Rain falls all year, on 10.2 to 15.9 days a month, so pack a light rain jacket in any season.
Bermuda uses plug types A and B at 120 V. The currency is the Bermudian dollar (BMD), and English is the language. Traffic drives on the left. The emergency number is 911 and the calling code is +1. The capital is Hamilton. The island covers only 54 km², with a population of 64055.
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