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Goto Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Goto can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Goto can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Goto is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1925 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 335 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 95 mm over 23 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Goto Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Forecast for Goto

Sat   Jan 11
8°C | 3°C
NW 4 m/s
2.3 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Jan 12
7°C | 4°C
NW 4 m/s
6.1 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Jan 13
10°C | 4°C
NW 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Goto in Japan

During the months of May, June and October 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:
  • When is summer in Goto?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is the rainy season in Goto?
    Rainy season in Goto occurs in the months of April, May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Goto?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Goto?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Goto?
    June tops the wettest month list with 335 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Goto?
    January is the driest month with 95 mm of precipitation.

    • 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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