Hamilton Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Hamilton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
18.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
15.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
81 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+0.7°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Hamilton November Weather Overview

November is one of the warmer months of the year in Hamilton, with average highs near 18.8°C and lows around 11.5°C (mean 15.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 81 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Hamilton November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the warmer months of the year in Hamilton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Hamilton was 2025 — when the month averaged 17.1°C — while the coldest was 1991 at 13°C. Typical November days reach 18.8°C with nights near 11.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.5°C→16.3°C+0.8°C
Max Temp19.3°C→19.9°C+0.6°C
Min Temp11.8°C→12.8°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

13.0°C–14.3°C9 yr (20%)
14.3°C–15.5°C19 yr (42%)
15.5°C–16.8°C14 yr (31%)
16.8°C–18.0°C3 yr (7%)

Hamilton November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the drier months in Hamilton, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 2022 with 201 mm, while the driest was 2010 at 24 mm.

Hamilton November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Hamilton during November averages 78%. The most humid November was 2022 at 82%, and the least humid was 1985 at 74%.

Hamilton November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 5.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Hamilton. The sunniest November was 2019 at 6.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2022 at 5.

Hamilton November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Hamilton during November is 4.3 m/s. The windiest November was 1996 at 5.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2017 at 3.1 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Hamilton

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How November Ranks in Hamilton

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Hamilton November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp15.5°C14.6°C14.6°C15.2°C16.3°C+0.8°C
Avg High19.3°C18.1°C18.3°C18.9°C19.8°C+0.5°C
Avg Low11.8°C11.1°C11.0°C11.5°C12.7°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain77 mm98 mm62 mm61 mm120 mm+43 mm

Extreme November Records in Hamilton

🔥Warmest November25.9°C2010
🧊Coldest November5.2°C2015
🌧️Wettest November201 mm2022
🏜️Driest November24 mm2010
🌬️Windiest November5.3 m/s1996

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Hamilton have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of 5.2°C (2015) to a record high of 25.9°C (2010).

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Rainfall in November is one of the drier months, averaging 81 mm, with a wettest year of 201 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Hamilton?

A good time to visit Hamilton

November is a good time to visit Hamilton, with days averaging 18.8°C and nights around 11.5°C (mean 15.2°C, close to Hamilton's yearly average) and higher rainfall. February and January are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Hamilton's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Hamilton Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the warmer months of the year in Hamilton, with average highs near 18.8°C and lows around 11.5°C (mean 15.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 81 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 81 mm of rainfall in Hamilton, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 201 mm (2022), and the driest just 24 mm (2010). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 4.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How November has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.3°C to 19.9°C and overnight lows from 11.8°C to 12.8°C over the same span.
November Weather in Hamilton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥21.1°C17.1°C13.2°C23.7°C8.8°C153 mm80%3.2 m/s6.3
202419.2°C15.7°C12.3°C22.7°C8.4°C85 mm80%4 m/s5.4
202319.0°C15.4°C11.8°C23.8°C9.0°C93 mm79%3.9 m/s5.6
2022 🌧️19.8°C16.5°C13.3°C23.0°C11.8°C201 mm82%4.4 m/s5
202120.6°C16.9°C13.2°C23.3°C9.1°C65 mm80%3.5 m/s5.7
202019.3°C15.9°C12.5°C21.8°C8.3°C122 mm80%4.4 m/s5.8
201920.2°C16.2°C12.2°C24.2°C9.1°C54 mm78%3.9 m/s6.6
201819.1°C15.4°C11.8°C23.6°C6.6°C97 mm79%3.5 m/s5.9
201719.9°C16.0°C12.2°C22.9°C8.7°C47 mm76%3.1 m/s5.8
201617.8°C14.8°C11.7°C21.5°C8.1°C95 mm80%5.2 m/s6
201518.7°C14.8°C10.8°C22.4°C5.2°C80 mm78%4 m/s6.2
201417.3°C14.1°C11.0°C21.5°C8.0°C59 mm78%5 m/s5.6
201320.4°C16.3°C12.2°C24.8°C8.5°C71 mm78%3.3 m/s6.2
201217.7°C14.0°C10.2°C21.9°C6.6°C37 mm77%3.9 m/s6
201117.9°C14.7°C11.4°C22.3°C8.0°C47 mm79%5.1 m/s5.8
201020.3°C15.9°C11.5°C25.9°C6.6°C24 mm76%3.3 m/s6.3
200917.5°C14.1°C10.6°C20.2°C6.8°C38 mm81%4.6 m/s5.4
200819.6°C15.4°C11.3°C25.2°C7.5°C52 mm77%4 m/s6
200718.8°C14.8°C10.7°C22.1°C7.8°C39 mm77%3.6 m/s5.9
200617.7°C14.6°C11.5°C23.2°C6.4°C101 mm81%5 m/s5.1
200518.8°C15.1°C11.3°C22.9°C7.4°C38 mm76%4.2 m/s5.6
200418.5°C14.9°C11.2°C21.5°C6.6°C47 mm78%4.2 m/s5.5
200317.5°C14.1°C10.7°C20.0°C6.3°C92 mm79%4.7 m/s5.5
200217.0°C13.5°C10.0°C23.3°C5.3°C50 mm79%4.8 m/s5.8
200119.5°C16.0°C12.4°C23.9°C7.6°C113 mm78%4.1 m/s5.2
200017.6°C13.7°C9.8°C20.2°C6.9°C47 mm74%4.8 m/s5.5
199919.4°C15.9°C12.3°C22.2°C7.8°C160 mm79%4.5 m/s5.5
199820.1°C16.0°C11.9°C23.8°C9.4°C71 mm76%4.1 m/s5.6
199718.0°C14.7°C11.3°C21.9°C7.7°C47 mm79%5.2 m/s5.3
199617.2°C14.0°C10.9°C19.7°C7.9°C71 mm77%5.3 m/s5.6
199518.0°C14.5°C11.0°C21.8°C8.2°C129 mm78%4.2 m/s5.6
199417.8°C14.4°C10.9°C22.3°C5.6°C96 mm78%5.2 m/s5.8
199317.2°C13.6°C9.9°C20.1°C5.7°C72 mm76%4.5 m/s5.8
199218.4°C14.9°C11.4°C20.9°C8.2°C105 mm81%4.2 m/s5.3
1991 ❄️16.2°C13.0°C9.7°C18.5°C6.6°C94 mm78%5.2 m/s5.9
199018.9°C15.4°C11.9°C23.1°C8.2°C137 mm80%4.3 m/s5.9
198919.4°C15.6°C11.9°C21.8°C7.8°C73 mm78%4.3 m/s5.6
198819.4°C15.7°C12.1°C24.3°C8.0°C84 mm80%4.6 m/s5.5
198719.3°C15.5°C11.7°C22.9°C8.0°C82 mm78%4.2 m/s5.6
198619.0°C15.0°C11.1°C23.3°C8.8°C71 mm77%3.8 m/s5.9
198519.1°C15.1°C11.2°C22.8°C8.0°C92 mm74%4 m/s6.1
198420.4°C16.8°C13.1°C23.6°C9.9°C96 mm80%3.8 m/s6
198318.8°C14.7°C10.7°C21.4°C6.6°C60 mm76%3.8 m/s—
198218.8°C15.4°C12.1°C22.0°C8.2°C42 mm80%5 m/s—
198119.2°C15.6°C11.9°C23.7°C9.2°C95 mm78%4.1 m/s—

Actual recorded November data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Hamilton November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Hamilton in November?▼

The average high in November is around 18.8°C with lows near 11.5°C (mean 15.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Hamilton in November?▼

November averages 81 mm of rainfall in Hamilton, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 201 mm in 2022.

What was the hottest November on record in Hamilton?▼

The hottest November reached 25.9°C in 2010. The coldest dipped to 5.2°C in 2015.

Has November in Hamilton gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.3°C to 19.9°C and overnight lows from 11.8°C to 12.8°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Hamilton?▼

November is one of the warmer months of the year in Hamilton and one of the drier months, so plan for around 18.8°C daytime highs and 11.5°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Hamilton?▼

Not quite — November is the 7th coolest month in Hamilton, averaging 15.2°C.

What should I pack for Hamilton in November?▼

For November in Hamilton, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 18.8°C and lows of 11.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Hamilton humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Hamilton in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 4.3 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 5.3 m/s (1996).

Which November had the most rainfall in Hamilton?▼

The wettest November on record was 2022 with 201 mm. On average, November sees 81 mm.

Where does this November weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Hamilton behaves each November, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for November specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.