Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Hamada.
Hamada, Shimane, Japan, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 30°C (86°F) and January dropping to 9°C (48°F).
With around 1781 mm (70 in) of annual rainfall, Hamada has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has very warm summers and cold winters. The wettest month is July. Sunshine peaks in August, when the city sees around 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hamada - and find the best time to visit.
Visitors to Hamada can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C (86°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Hamada is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1781 mm (70 in). Hamada can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 226 mm (8.9 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (November), you will experience much drier conditions, with 103 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation spread across 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hamada Precipitation page.
Hamada can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 7.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hamada.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 82%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in June, July, August and September and higher in January, February and December. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Hamada. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Hamada has very warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 9°C (48°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 4°C (39°F) to 25°C (77°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1781 mm (70 in). July is the wettest month with 226 mm (8.9 in), while November is the driest with 103 mm (4.1 in).
Hamada receives around 1,754 hours of sunshine per year. August is the sunniest month with 220 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 60 hours.
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