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Chikuma Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Chikuma is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Chikuma, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 3°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -6°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Chikuma experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2119 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Chikuma, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 279 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 125 mm over 16 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Chikuma Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Chikuma enjoys sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 7.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. January, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Nagano, Japan (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Nagano, Japan (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chikuma.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Nagano, Japan (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Forecast for Chikuma

Sat   Jan 11
4°C | -6°C
NE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Jan 12
6°C | -5°C
E 1 m/s
1.1 mm
overcast and chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Jan 13
6°C | -5°C
NW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Chikuma in Japan

During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Chikuma?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chikuma?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chikuma?
    July tops the wettest month list with 279 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chikuma?
    November is the driest month with 125 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chikuma?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 209 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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