Akita Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Akita, Akita, Japan, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 28°C (82°F) in August, while winters cool to 4°C (39°F) in January.
The city receives considerable rain/snowfall, with around 2033 mm (80 in) annually. July is the wettest month. It has a distinct rainy season from July to December. The most sunshine falls in August, with an average of 6.3 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Akita
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Akita. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August to a chilly 4°C (39°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in August to around -2°C (28°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Akita
Akita has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2033 mm (80 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Akita offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month July (234 mm (9.2 in)) and the driest month April (123 mm (4.8 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Akita Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Akita
For those who appreciate different seasons, Akita serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Akita by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Akita.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Akita
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 5 m/s (10 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July, August, September and October and highest during January, February and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Akita 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Akita
During the months of May and June, Akita enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 18°C (64°F) to 22°C (72°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 135 mm (5.3 in) in May to 151 mm (5.9 in) in June. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.
The rainy season falls during January, July, August, September, October, November and December, bringing heavy precipitation. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
