Climate and Weather of Wakayama, Japan

In Japan you have several regions, one of which is called Wakayama. The most popular city in this region is Shirahama, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Wakayama. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Wakayama, the months of May, June and October bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 22°C and 25°C.

Wakayama reaches its peak temperature in August, hitting 30°C, while January brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 11°C.

When it comes to rainfall, Wakayama sees significant variations throughout the year. June tends to be the wettest, receiving 339 mm of rain, while December is much drier with just 103 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during May, June, July, September and October, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 192 mm to 339 mm monthly.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for August, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Wakayama, Japan?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.