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
January is mild, with highs around 20°C and lows near 18°C. It is one of the wetter months, with about 14 rain days and 133 mm of rain. It also has only 7 hours of sun a day, the lowest of the year, and the sea is about 20°C. It scores 6.9 out of 10, a good month for quiet walks rather than beach days.
20°C / 18°C · 11 rain days · 8.1 h sun · sea 20°C
February has highs near 20°C and about 11 rain days, fewer than January. Sunshine rises to around 8 hours a day. The sea is cool at about 20°C, so swimming feels fresh. It scores 7.8 and is one of the best months for sightseeing in mild weather.
20°C / 17°C · 13 rain days · 9.2 h sun · sea 20°C
March is the coolest month, with highs of about 19.5°C and a sea temperature near 19.6°C. Expect around 12 to 13 rain days and 120 mm of rain. Days get sunnier, with about 9 hours of sun. It scores 7.5, a best month for walking and exploring.
20°C / 19°C · 10 rain days · 10.8 h sun · sea 21°C
April brings highs of about 20°C and the driest weather of the year, with only 72 mm of rain over about 10 rain days. Sunshine climbs to nearly 11 hours a day. The sea is still cool at about 20.5°C. It scores 8 and is one of the best months to go.
22°C / 21°C · 11 rain days · 11.5 h sun · sea 22°C
May warms up to highs of about 22°C, with lows near 21°C. There are around 11 rain days and 96 mm of rain. You get about 11.5 hours of sun, and the sea reaches about 22°C. It scores 7.9, a best month as beach weather begins.
25°C / 24°C · 15 rain days · 11.6 h sun · sea 25°C
June is warm, with highs near 25°C and the sea at about 25°C. Rain becomes more frequent, with about 15 rain days and 123 mm of rain. Sunshine stays strong at almost 12 hours a day. It scores 8, one of the best months for swimming.
27°C / 26°C · 15 rain days · 12.1 h sun · sea 28°C
July is hot, with highs of 27°C and warm nights near 26°C. It has the most sunshine of the year, about 12 hours a day, and the sea reaches nearly 28°C. Expect about 15 rain days, but only 95 mm of rain. It scores 8, a best month for beach time.
28°C / 26°C · 16 rain days · 12.0 h sun · sea 29°C
August is the hottest month, with highs near 28°C and lows around 26°C. The sea is at its warmest, about 28.5°C. Rain days rise to about 15 to 16, with 117 mm of rain, and there are still around 12 hours of sun. It scores 8, one of the best months for swimming and snorkelling.
27°C / 26°C · 16 rain days · 10.5 h sun · sea 28°C
September stays hot, with highs of about 27°C and the sea near 28°C. It has the most rain days of the year, about 16, and 148 mm of rain. Sunshine drops to around 10.5 hours a day. It still scores 8, a best month for warm water.
25°C / 24°C · 14 rain days · 8.8 h sun · sea 26°C
October has the top score of the year, 8.2. Highs are about 25°C and the sea is still warm at about 26°C. But it is also the wettest month, with 169 mm of rain over about 14 rain days. Sunshine falls to around 9 hours a day.
23°C / 21°C · 15 rain days · 7.9 h sun · sea 24°C
November cools to highs of 23°C, with the sea at about 23.5°C. It is wet, with about 15 rain days and 147 mm of rain, and sun drops to about 8 hours a day. This frequent rain and shorter sunshine explain its lower score of 7.1, a good month rather than a best one.
21°C / 19°C · 12 rain days · 7.5 h sun · sea 22°C
December has highs of about 21°C and lows near 19°C. Rain eases to about 12 rain days and 106 mm. Sunshine is short at about 7.5 hours a day, and the sea cools to about 21.5°C. It scores 7.5, a best month for mild-weather sightseeing.
By trip type
City sightseeing
February to May suit city days in Hamilton. Highs sit between 19.5°C and 22.3°C. April and May have the fewest rain days, at 10.2 and 10.7. April is the driest month, with 72 mm of rain.
Beach
June, July, August and October are best for the beach. The sea reaches 28.5°C in August and is still 25.9°C in October. Expect showers, with 13.6 to 15.5 rain days a month. October is the wettest month, with 169 mm.
Hiking & nature
April and May are best for hiking. Highs of 20.3°C to 22.3°C keep walks comfortable. Rain is fairly low, at 72 mm and 96 mm, and you get 10.8 to 11.5 hours of sun a day.
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. October has the highest score of the year at 8.2. Days reach about 25.3°C and the sea is still warm at 25.9°C. The trade-off is rain. October is the wettest month, with 169 mm over 13.6 rain days, and sunshine drops to 8.8 hours a day.
Yes, if you like heat. August scores 8 and is the hottest month. Highs reach 27.9°C, nights stay near 26.3°C and the sea is the warmest of the year at 28.5°C. You get about 12 hours of sun a day. Rain is common too, with 15.5 rain days and 117 mm.
January is good for mild weather, but it has the lowest score of the year at 6.9. Highs are about 20.2°C and lows about 17.9°C. The sea is 20.4°C, which many swimmers find cool. January also has the least sun, about 7 hours a day, and 14.2 rain days.
April is the driest month, with 72 mm of rain and 10.2 rain days, the fewest of the year. It scores 8, among the best months. The air is mild at about 20.3°C and the sea is 20.5°C. It suits walking and sightseeing more than long swims.
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