Hamilton
Country: Bermuda · Region: Bermuda · Currency: Bermudian Dollar
Hamilton is Bermuda's largest city and administrative center, featuring museums, historic architecture, colonial forts, and a vibrant waterfront with shops, restaurants, and gardens. It serves as the main cruise port with easy access to beaches and cultural attractions.
Top sights
Anglican Cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity, Fort Hamilton, Bermuda Historical Society Museum, Bermuda National Gallery, Ocean Discovery Centre, Par-la-Ville Park
Things to do
- National Museum of Bermuda
- Historic limestone storage buildings and fortress at the Royal Naval Dockyard redeveloped into a tourist attraction and shopping centre.
- Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo
- Features a 140,000-gallon replica coral reef, over 300 birds, reptiles and mammals, and 200 species of fish.
- Crystal Caves and Fantasy Caves
- Two different cave systems located close together at the same address, both reported as amazing sights.
- Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
- One of the oldest cast iron structures in the world, first lit on May 1, 1846.
Beaches
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- One of Bermuda's lovely pink sandy beaches for swimming.
- Elbow Beach
- Pink sand beach accessible from Hamilton for swimming and beach activities.
Where to eat
- Front Street restaurants
- Multiple restaurants and dining options located along Front Street in Hamilton, directly accessible from the cruise pier.
Forecast for Hamilton
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Weather in Hamilton by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F | 21°F | 2.9 in | 10 |
| February | 35°F | 20°F | 2.6 in | 9 |
| March | 43°F | 27°F | 2.7 in | 10 |
| April | 53°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 13 |
| May | 66°F | 48°F | 3.1 in | 10 |
| June | 76°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 11 |
| July | 81°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 11 |
| August | 79°F | 64°F | 2.8 in | 10 |
| September | 73°F | 58°F | 2.5 in | 9 |
| October | 61°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 11 |
| November | 48°F | 36°F | 2.4 in | 11 |
| December | 38°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 11 |
Getting around
All locations in and around Hamilton are easily walkable, or local buses are available for $4.50 by token.
What to eat
Hamilton has several pub-style restaurants including Flanagan's Irish Bar and Restaurant, Hog Penny Pub, and The Robin Hood Pub.
Tips
Arrive early to visit free museums like the Bermuda National Gallery and Bermuda Historical Society Museum, which have limited hours.
Best for
History, architecture, museums