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Hamilton Weather in September

Hamilton in September

The short of it: Hamilton in September averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 13° · rain 78 mm · daylight 12 h 26 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & June

Thirty years of records give Hamilton an average September high of 23°, a low of 13° and some 78 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 26 min in mid-September, 91 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Hamilton runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Stoney Creek, 8 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

September in Hamilton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus October
7° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 26 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Stoney CreekOntario8 km ESE23°13°78 mm
AncasterOntario12 km WSW22°12°80 mm
BurlingtonOntario15 km N22°12°75 mm
OakvilleOntario26 km NNE22°13°64 mm
MiltonOntario30 km N22°11°72 mm
BrantfordOntario36 km WSW23°12°77 mm
CambridgeOntario39 km WNW22°11°78 mm
MississaugaOntario40 km NNE22°12°66 mm

The Almanac · Hamilton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hamilton in September?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Hamilton?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Hamilton in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 26 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Hamilton in September?

Hardly — September nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hamilton in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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