Iwate Weather & Climate: Japan

Climate by month across Iwate, Japan, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Iwate

Iwate is one of several regions in Japan, with temperatures that range from 0°C (32°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) during the peak of August. We've based our full climate overview on data from Morioka, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Iwate offers pleasant conditions in June, July, August and September, with temperatures typically ranging from 22°C (72°F) to 27°C (81°F).

The coldest months are usually in January, February, March, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Iwate sees significant variations throughout the year. July tends to be the wettest, receiving 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while January is much drier with just 84 mm (3.3 in).

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Morioka Hachimantai Hanamaki Shizukuishi Ichinoseki Kitakami
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Climate map of Iwate

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Morioka 0°C (32°F) 27°C (81°F) -9°C (16°F) 18°C (64°F) 1398 mm (55 in)
Hachimantai 0°C (32°F) 27°C (81°F) -9°C (16°F) 19°C (66°F) 1444 mm (57 in) 1,866 hours
Hanamaki 2°C (36°F) 28°C (82°F) -7°C (19°F) 19°C (66°F) 1431 mm (56 in)
Shizukuishi 1°C (34°F) 27°C (81°F) -8°C (18°F) 19°C (66°F) 1585 mm (62 in)
Ichinoseki 5°C (41°F) 29°C (84°F) -3°C (27°F) 21°C (70°F) 1366 mm (54 in)
Kitakami 2°C (36°F) 28°C (82°F) -7°C (19°F) 20°C (68°F) 1443 mm (57 in)

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