Kurashiki, Japan - Weather and Climate
The weather in Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan, can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from very warm
to cold over the course of the year.
It is also known for its heavy rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kurashiki has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1381 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Kurashiki shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 193 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.
In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 56 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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.
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 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
Forecast for Kurashiki
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The best time of year to visit Kurashiki 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.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 193 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 206 hours of sunshine.
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.
