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Hamilton Weather in February

Hamilton in February

The short of it: Hamilton in February averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 10 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -7° · rain 60 mm · daylight 10 h 27 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & June

February in Hamilton brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -7°, with about 60 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 27 min in mid-February, 68 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Hamilton runs about middling and drier than most in February. Stoney Creek, 8 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Hamilton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 27 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Stoney CreekOntario8 km ESE1°-7°62 mm
AncasterOntario12 km WSW-1°-8°63 mm
BurlingtonOntario15 km N-1°-9°62 mm
OakvilleOntario26 km NNE1°-7°55 mm
MiltonOntario30 km N-1°-9°60 mm
BrantfordOntario36 km WSW0°-8°51 mm
CambridgeOntario39 km WNW-1°-9°57 mm
MississaugaOntario40 km NNE0°-8°52 mm

The Almanac · Hamilton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hamilton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°66 mm17 km/h9 h 19 min✦
February1°-7°60 mm16 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March5°-3°55 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°3°78 mm15 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May19°9°83 mm13 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June25°14°77 mm11 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
July27°17°78 mm11 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August26°17°78 mm10 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
September23°13°78 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°7°74 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November9°2°78 mm15 km/h9 h 38 min✦
December3°-3°65 mm17 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hamilton in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hamilton in February?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Hamilton?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Hamilton in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Hamilton in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Hamilton in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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