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Kanagawa Weather in August

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

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Hakone Yokohama Kawasaki Yugawara

Planning a trip to Kanagawa, Japan this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kanagawa in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Hakone. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Kanagawa, Japan. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kawasaki with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Hakone with 181 mm (7.1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Kanagawa 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 Kanagawa

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Kanagawa, Japan?

Temperature range in Kanagawa (August)

Precipitation variation in Kanagawa (August)

Hakone

In August Hakone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
224 mm (8.8 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
272 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Hakone →

Yokohama

In August Yokohama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
208 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
203 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Yokohama →

Kawasaki

In August Kawasaki generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
208 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kawasaki →

Yugawara

In August Yugawara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
226 mm (8.9 in)
179 mm (7 in)
269 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Yugawara →

Fujisawa

In August Fujisawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
208 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
176 mm (6.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Fujisawa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kanagawa, in Japan.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hakone 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Yokohama 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Kawasaki 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Yugawara 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Fujisawa 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Kamakura 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

Kanagawa weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Kanagawa, Japan in August. The popular destination of Hakone averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this summer month.

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

Hakone averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

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

Rainfall in Kanagawa, Japan peaks during August. Hakone averages roughly 181 mm (7.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Kanagawa, Japan?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Kanagawa, Japan with overall tolerable weather in Hakone. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May and August provide tolerable weather in Hakone. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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