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Hamilton
The Waikato's largest city, Hamilton offers excellent education facilities, beautiful gardens, and a thriving arts scene with easy access to both coasts.
Population
~185,000
Quick Facts
Annual Rainfall
1,200mm annually
Annual Sunshine
2,000 hours annually
Climate & Weather
Understanding the local climate helps you prepare for your new life in Hamilton.
Summer (Dec - Feb)
Warm summers with occasional afternoon showers
24°C
Average High
14°C
Average Low
Winter (Jun - Aug)
Cool winters with morning fog and occasional frost
15°C
Average High
5°C
Average Low
Monthly Weather Overview
Temperature and rainfall patterns throughout the year
Jan
High/Low
24°/14°C
Rainfall
85mm
Feb
High/Low
25°/15°C
Rainfall
75mm
Mar
High/Low
23°/13°C
Rainfall
90mm
Apr
High/Low
20°/10°C
Rainfall
100mm
May
High/Low
17°/7°C
Rainfall
120mm
Jun
High/Low
15°/5°C
Rainfall
135mm
Jul
High/Low
14°/4°C
Rainfall
140mm
Aug
High/Low
15°/5°C
Rainfall
130mm
Sep
High/Low
17°/7°C
Rainfall
115mm
Oct
High/Low
19°/9°C
Rainfall
100mm
Nov
High/Low
21°/12°C
Rainfall
90mm
Dec
High/Low
23°/13°C
Rainfall
85mm
Things to Do
Discover what makes Hamilton special - from natural attractions to cultural experiences.
Hamilton Gardens - world-renowned themed gardens
Waikato River trails - walking and cycling paths
Hamilton Zoo - native and exotic animals
Waikato Museum - local history and art
Claudelands Events Centre - concerts and shows
Lake Rotoroa - water activities and picnics
Teacher Stories
Hear from teachers who chose to make Hamilton their home
"Hamilton has everything a teacher could want - excellent professional development, diverse student population, and a great work-life balance. I can be at the beach or mountains within an hour."
Jennifer Lee
Hamilton Girls' High School
English teacher, moved from Auckland in 2019
"The multicultural environment in Hamilton schools is incredible. My students come from over 30 different countries, which makes every day interesting and enriching for everyone."
Michael Brown
Fairfield College
Social Studies teacher, local resident for 15 years
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