Takamatsu, Japan - Weather and Climate
The weather in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan, can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from very warm
to cold over the course of the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Takamatsu. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 4°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Takamatsu has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1483 mm of rainfall annually. Takamatsu can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 204 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.
In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 71 mm of rainfall, spread across 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Takamatsu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Takamatsu experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.9 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 4.8 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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 Takamatsu.
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 Takamatsu
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The best time of year to visit Takamatsu in Japan
During the months of May, June 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 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 204 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 206 hours of sunshine.
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