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Kumano Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Kumano experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Kumano is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Kumano has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2610 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Kumano shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, with an average of 350 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 96 mm of rainfall over 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kumano Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Kumano

Wed   Jan 15
10°C | 1°C
NW 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
9°C | -2°C
NW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
10°C | -2°C
NW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Kumano 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 Kumano?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kumano?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kumano?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kumano?
    September tops the wettest month list with 350 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kumano?
    December is the driest month with 96 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.