Kuriyama Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Kuriyama, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -1°C (30°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 18°C (64°F) in August to around -10°C (14°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kuriyama experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1089 mm (43 in) of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 167 mm (6.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less snowfall, with 56 mm (2.2 in) over 23 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Kuriyama Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kuriyama. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kuriyama.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year