Hikone Climate by Month
Hikone experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to cold weather.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Hikone is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -0°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Hikone has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1850 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Hikone can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 258 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 79 mm of rainfall, spread across 21 rainy days.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
Hikone experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.2 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 4.0 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Hikone.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Hikone in Japan
During the months of May 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Rainy season in Hikone occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 258 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 185 hours of sunshine.
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