Makago Temperature by Month
Makago in Okayama, Japan sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 6°C (43°F) in January and 30°C (86°F) in August, averaging 18°C (64°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Makago Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Makago enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 22°C (72°F) in August to -2°C (28°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Makago by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 205 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Makago 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.
Makago vs World: Temperature Compared
Makago's average annual maximum temperature is 18°C (64°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year, one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
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 Makago?
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 Makago, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 6°C (43°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.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Makago's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Makago climate page.
Makago Weather by Month
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