Kutchan Climate by Month
Kutchan experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Kutchan is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -10°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kutchan has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1319 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Kutchan shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 181 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast, April offers drier and sunnier days, with around 82 mm of rainfall over 18 rainy days.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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Kutchan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.9 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kutchan.
Relative humidity over the year
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During the months of June, July, August 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 181 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 82 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.
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