Ako Temperature by Month
Ako in Hyogo, Japan sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 10°C (50°F) in January and 30°C (86°F) in August, averaging 20°C (68°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Ako Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Ako enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 25°C (77°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ako by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. August, the warmest month of the year, receives 205 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Ako vs Japan
The map below shows the annual temperature across Japan. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Ako vs World: Temperature Compared
Ako's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Ako?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Ako, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 10°C (50°F) and humidity around 69%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 69% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained, so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Ako's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Ako climate page.
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