Kurashiki Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Kurashiki. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in August to a chilly 11°C (52°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in August to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kurashiki has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1381 mm (54 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Kurashiki shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 193 mm (7.6 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall over 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kurashiki Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Kurashiki offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (6.9 hours daily) and February (4.8 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kurashiki.

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