Iwate Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Iwate, Japan in April.

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Morioka Hachimantai Hanamaki Shizukuishi

Planning a journey to Iwate, Japan this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Iwate in April

Iwate, Japan is a region in Japan. April in Iwate generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Miyako at 11°C (52°F) and mild in Ichinoseki at 16°C (61°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Ichinoseki and 5°C (41°F) in Miyako.

For a closer look at conditions across Iwate, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ichinoseki with an average of 105 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Shizukuishi with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Explore Iwate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Iwate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Morioka)

January0°C (32°F) February1°C (34°F) March5°C (41°F) April12°C (54°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Iwate in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Iwate.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Iwate

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Iwate, Japan?

Temperature range in Iwate (April)

Precipitation variation in Iwate (April)

Morioka

In April Morioka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Morioka →

Hachimantai

In April Hachimantai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
191 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Hachimantai →

Hanamaki

In April Hanamaki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hanamaki →

Shizukuishi

In April Shizukuishi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Shizukuishi →

Ichinoseki

In April Ichinoseki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Iwate in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morioka 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Hachimantai 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Hanamaki 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Shizukuishi 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Ichinoseki 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Kitakami 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

Iwate weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iwate, Japan in April?

April in Iwate, Japan brings poor weather. In Morioka, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Iwate, Japan in April?

Morioka averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Iwate, Japan get a lot of rain in April?

Yes, April tends to be a wetter month in Iwate, Japan. Average rainfall in Morioka sits around 106 mm (4.2 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Iwate, Japan?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Iwate, Japan due to the typically poor weather in Morioka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Morioka. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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