Iwate Weather in August

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

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Morioka Hachimantai Hanamaki Shizukuishi

Planning a getaway to Iwate, Japan this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Iwate in August

Iwate, Japan is a region in Japan. August in Iwate generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Miyako to 29°C (84°F) in Ichinoseki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Ichinoseki and 20°C (68°F) in Miyako. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Iwate, Japan. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Iwate, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Morioka with an average of 152 mm (6 in) to heavy rainfall in Miyako with 176 mm (6.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Iwate in August

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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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Iwate, Japan?

Temperature range in Iwate (August)

Precipitation variation in Iwate (August)

Morioka

In August Morioka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
152 mm (6 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Morioka →

Hachimantai

In August Hachimantai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
169 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hachimantai →

Hanamaki

In August Hanamaki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hanamaki →

Shizukuishi

In August Shizukuishi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Shizukuishi →

Ichinoseki

In August Ichinoseki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
176 mm (6.9 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ichinoseki →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morioka 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Hachimantai 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Hanamaki 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Shizukuishi 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Ichinoseki 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Kitakami 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)

Iwate weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Iwate, Japan in August. The popular destination of Morioka averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Morioka, the average daytime high in August is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

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

Iwate, Japan sees substantial rainfall in August. Morioka typically averages about 152 mm (6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Iwate, Japan?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Iwate, Japan with overall pleasant weather in Morioka.

On average, the best time to visit Iwate, Japan is in June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Morioka. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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