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Yanagawa Climate by Month

Yanagawa experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Yanagawa is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a chilly 11°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 3°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Yanagawa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2026 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Yanagawa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 402 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 70 mm over 19 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Yanagawa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.4 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Fukuoka, Japan (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Fukuoka, Japan (48 KM, 30 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Yanagawa in Japan

During the months of April, 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Yanagawa?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April, May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Yanagawa?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Yanagawa?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Yanagawa?
    June tops the wettest month list with 402 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Yanagawa?
    January is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Yanagawa?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 205 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Yanagawa

    Wed   Dec 11
    13°C | 4°C
    NW 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    14°C | 4°C
    NW 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    13°C | 3°C
    NW 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain