Kusatsu weather in August (Gunma, Japan)

How is the weather in Kusatsu in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Kusatsu generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C. Typically, it's the hottest month of the year. Make sure to come prepared with breezy outfits. Whether you're out exploring or just lounging, being prepared can make your experience in this warm month much more enjoyable.

Kusatsu in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 206 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kusatsu climate page with graphs.

 

Kusatsu, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 206 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nagano, Japan (34 KM, 21 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kusatsu in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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