Is Norfolk sunnier than Hamilton?

Hamilton is the sunnier: about 2,529 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,437 — a difference of 92 hours.

Which is warmer, Norfolk or Hamilton?

Hamilton is warmer across the year: average daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) versus 19°C.

Which is better in winter (November–February), Norfolk or Hamilton?

Hamilton scores better across November–February: 73/100 average versus 17, with daytime highs around 21°C.

Which has the warmer sea, Norfolk or Hamilton?

Norfolk — its sea peaks at about 30°C (86°F) versus 29°C.

Norfolk vs Hamilton: which is sunnier?

🇺🇸 United States vs 🇧🇲 Bermuda · 1,167 km apart · long-term climate normals (NASA POWER, 2001–2020)

Hamilton is the sunnier overall: about 2,529 hours of sunshine a year to Norfolk's 2,437. Hamilton has the higher Sunshine Score in 10 of 12 months; the other 2 are within 2 points.

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	Norfolk	Hamilton
Sunshine hours / year	2,437	2,529
Sunniest month	May (75/100)	April (80/100)
Nov–Feb average score	17/100	73/100
Jun–Aug average score	70/100	76/100
Rain / year	1,205 mm	1,206 mm
Warmest sea	30°C / 86°F	29°C / 84°F
Peak midday UV	8 (very high)	10 (very high)

Norfolk vs Hamilton month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Norfolk	Hamilton	Norfolk	Hamilton	Norfolk	Hamilton	Norfolk	Hamilton
January	0	74	8°	20°	73	109	8°	20°
February	7	66	9°	19°	72	118	8°	19°
March	26	69	12°	19°	85	103	12°	19°
April	64	80	18°	20°	88	73	16°	20°
May	75	77	23°	22°	98	93	23°	23°
June	72	76	28°	25°	113	98	27°	26°
July	69	80	30°	27°	131	74	30°	29°
August	68	71	29°	28°	138	123	29°	29°
September	69	73	26°	27°	130	111	25°	28°
October	74	73	21°	25°	104	114	21°	26°
November	46	79	15°	23°	82	83	17°	23°
December	13	74	10°	21°	91	107	9°	21°

The sunnier month by month: Jan Hamilton · Feb Hamilton · Mar Hamilton · Apr Hamilton · May even · Jun Hamilton · Jul Hamilton · Aug Hamilton · Sep Hamilton · Oct even · Nov Hamilton · Dec Hamilton.

When to pick which

November–February: Hamilton (average score 73/100 vs 17). Hamilton is the warmer, around 21°C daytime highs vs 11°C. See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: Hamilton (average score 75/100 vs 55). Hamilton is the warmer, around 20°C daytime highs vs 18°C.
June–August: Hamilton (average score 76/100 vs 70). Norfolk is the warmer, around 29°C daytime highs vs 27°C.
September–October: too close to call — Norfolk averages 72/100, Hamilton 73/100. Hamilton is the warmer, around 26°C daytime highs vs 24°C.

Sea temperature

Norfolk's sea gets warmer: 30°C / 86°F at its peak vs 29°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): Norfolk about 6 months a year, Hamilton about 8 months a year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: Norfolk weather by month · Hamilton weather by month · Best time to visit United States.

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