Kotohira, Japan - Weather and Climate
The climate in Kotohira, Kagawa, Japan, is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in 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 complete picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kotohira, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 3°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kotohira experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1598 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 228 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 70 mm over 15 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kotohira 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
While the amount of sunshine in Kotohira varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 6.9 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kotohira.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Kotohira
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The best time of year to visit Kotohira 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Rainy season in Kotohira occurs in the months of June, July and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 228 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 206 hours of sunshine.
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