Weather by month for Hamilton, the best months to go and how Bermuda's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Apr, Jun, Jul, Oct
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 20°C to 27°C · 10–15 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Aug, Sep, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 20°C to 28°C · 11–16 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine, sea temperature and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Sea temp | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 18°C | 14 days (133 mm) | 7.0 h/day | 20°C | 6.9/10 |
| February | 20°C / 18°C | 11 days (116 mm) | 8.1 h/day | 20°C | 7.8/10 |
| March | 20°C / 17°C | 13 days (120 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 20°C | 7.5/10 |
| Best month: April | 20°C / 19°C | 10 days (72 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 21°C | 8.0/10 |
| May | 22°C / 21°C | 11 days (96 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 22°C | 7.9/10 |
| Best month: June | 25°C / 24°C | 15 days (123 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 25°C | 8.0/10 |
| Best month: July | 27°C / 26°C | 15 days (95 mm) | 12.1 h/day | 28°C | 8.0/10 |
| August | 28°C / 26°C | 16 days (117 mm) | 12.0 h/day | 29°C | 8.0/10 |
| September | 27°C / 26°C | 16 days (148 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 28°C | 8.0/10 |
| Best month: October | 25°C / 24°C | 14 days (169 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 26°C | 8.2/10 |
| November | 23°C / 21°C | 15 days (147 mm) | 7.9 h/day | 24°C | 7.1/10 |
| December | 21°C / 19°C | 12 days (106 mm) | 7.5 h/day | 22°C | 7.5/10 |
Figures for Hamilton; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
20°C / 18°C · 14 rain days · 7.0 h sun · sea 20°C
Days reach 20°C with lows near 18°C, so it stays mild rather than warm. Rain falls on about 14 days, the wettest start of the year, and sea temperature is 20°C. The score is 6.9, a good month rather than a top pick. New Year's Day marks the month's only holiday.
20°C / 18°C · 11 rain days · 8.1 h sun · sea 20°C
Highs sit at 20°C and rain eases to around 11 days, making this a best-rated month with a score of 7.8. Sun hours rise to 8.1, a small step up from January. Sea temperature is 20°C, still cool for swimming.
20°C / 17°C · 13 rain days · 9.2 h sun · sea 20°C
Temperatures hold near 19.5°C with roughly 12.5 rain days and 9.2 hours of sun. The score climbs to 7.5, keeping March in the best-rated range. Sea temperature stays around 19.6°C, the coolest of the year.
20°C / 19°C · 10 rain days · 10.8 h sun · sea 21°C
Rain drops sharply to about 10 days and only 72mm, the driest month on record here. Highs reach 20.3°C and sun hours hit 10.8, pushing the score to 8, a top month. Good Friday falls on 3 April 2026.
22°C / 21°C · 11 rain days · 11.5 h sun · sea 22°C
Warmth builds to 22.3°C with lows around 21°C, and sea temperature reaches 22.2°C, comfortable for swimming. Rain days stay low at 10.7 and sun hours climb to 11.5. The score is 7.9, another best-rated month, and Bermuda Day falls on 22 May.
25°C / 24°C · 15 rain days · 11.6 h sun · sea 25°C
Highs reach 24.8°C and the sea warms to 24.9°C, good for full days outdoors. Rain picks up again to 14.8 days with 123mm total. The score holds at 8, and National Heroes Day falls on 15 June.
27°C / 26°C · 15 rain days · 12.1 h sun · sea 28°C
This is one of the hottest months, with highs of 27°C and sea temperature at 27.9°C. Rain days stay at 14.8 but rainfall totals are lower at 95mm, and sun hours peak at 12.1. The score is 8, and the month includes Emancipation Day on 30 July and Mary Prince Day on 31 July.
28°C / 26°C · 16 rain days · 12.0 h sun · sea 29°C
August is the warmest month, with highs near 27.9°C and sea temperature at 28.5°C. Rain days rise to 15.5, the highest of the year, so showers are common even in this top-scoring month of 8.
27°C / 26°C · 16 rain days · 10.5 h sun · sea 28°C
Highs stay high at 27.2°C and the sea remains warm at 27.7°C, but rainfall jumps to 148mm over 15.9 days, the wettest month by day count. This is also peak Atlantic hurricane season, so storms are more likely. The score still reads 8, and Labour Day falls on 7 September.
25°C / 24°C · 14 rain days · 8.8 h sun · sea 26°C
Highs ease to 25.3°C while the sea stays warm at 25.9°C. Rainfall reaches 169mm, the highest total of the year, spread over 13.6 days. Despite the rain, this month scores highest overall at 8.2, reflecting its warm, settled feel between storms.
23°C / 21°C · 15 rain days · 7.9 h sun · sea 24°C
Highs drop to 23°C and rain returns to 14.6 days with 147mm, cutting the score to 7.1, a good but not top month. Sun hours fall to 7.9 as days shorten. Remembrance Day falls on 11 November.
21°C / 19°C · 12 rain days · 7.5 h sun · sea 22°C
Highs settle near 21.3°C with lows around 19.3°C, and rain eases to 11.7 days. The sea cools to 21.5°C, still swimmable for some. The score rises to 7.5, and the month holds Christmas Day on 25 December and St. Stephen's Day on 28 December.
By trip type
City sightseeing
February to May brings mild highs of 19.5–22.3°C and fewer rain days (10.2–12.5) than the summer months. Sunshine also climbs steadily, from 8.1 hours in February to 11.5 in May, making it comfortable for walking around Hamilton and St. George's.
Beach
June through August gives the warmest sea temperatures, from 24.9°C to 28.5°C, ideal for swimming. October's sea stays warm at 25.9°C too, though rainfall is higher that month at 169 mm over 13.6 days.
Hiking & nature
April and May offer the driest, mildest conditions for trails, with highs of 20.3–22.3°C and rain on only 10.2 to 10.7 days a month, plus rising sunshine of 10.8 to 11.5 hours.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr)
Public holidays: Bermuda Day (22 May)
Public holidays: National Heroes Day (15 Jun)
Public holidays: Emancipation Day (30 Jul), Mary Prince Day (31 Jul)
Public holidays: Labour Day (7 Sep)
Public holidays: Remembrance Day (11 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (28 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August scores 8 out of 10 and is rated a best month. It's the warmest month, with highs of 27.9°C and sea temperatures of 28.5°C, ideal for swimming. Rain is more frequent than earlier months, with 15.5 rain days and 117mm of rainfall, so showers are common but usually brief.
January is rated good rather than best, scoring 6.9. Daytime highs reach 20.2°C and sea temperature is 20.4°C, which is cool for swimming compared to summer. It's also one of the wetter months, with 14.2 rain days and 133mm of rain, and sunshine is lower at 7 hours a day.
Yes, October is the top-rated month with a score of 8.2. Highs average 25.3°C and the sea stays warm at 25.9°C, good for swimming. Rainfall is the highest of the year at 169mm over 13.6 rain days, so expect some wet spells between sunny periods.
Yes, April scores 8 out of 10 and is listed among the best months. Highs reach 20.3°C and the sea warms to 20.5°C, cooler than summer but comfortable for most activities. It's drier than many months, with 72mm of rain over 10.2 rain days, and sunshine rises to 10.8 hours a day.
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