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Kusatsu Climate by Month

The temperature in Kusatsu can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Kusatsu. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 2°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -6°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Kusatsu has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1787 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Kusatsu can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 244 mm of precipitation over 23 rainy days.

In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 90 mm of rainfall, spread across 16 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Kusatsu experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.0 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 4.3 hours in January, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Nagano, Japan (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Nagano, Japan (34 KM, 21 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Kusatsu in Japan

During the months of June and September 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Kusatsu?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kusatsu?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kusatsu?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kusatsu?
    July tops the wettest month list with 244 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kusatsu?
    November is the driest month with 90 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kusatsu?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 209 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kusatsu

    Sun   Dec 15
    2°C | -10°C
    W 22 km/h
    1.6 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    1°C | -6°C
    W 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    2°C | -5°C
    W 11 km/h
    1.8 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of snow

    broken clouds and chance of snow