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Kii Peninsula Weather in August

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

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Nara Wakayama Matsuzaka Taiji

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

What to Expect in the Kii Peninsula in August

The Kii Peninsula, Japan is a region in Japan. August in the Kii Peninsula generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Taiji at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Nara at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Nara and 26°C (79°F) in Taiji. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Kii Peninsula, Japan. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nara with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Taiji with 225 mm (8.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Nara sees close to 223 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in the Kii Peninsula in August

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

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 the Kii Peninsula

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

Temperature range in the Kii Peninsula (August)

Precipitation variation in the Kii Peninsula (August)

Nara

In August Nara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
223 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Nara →

Wakayama

In August Wakayama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
228 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
194 mm (7.6 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Wakayama →

Matsuzaka

In August Matsuzaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
225 mm (8.9 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
280 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Matsuzaka →

Taiji

In August Taiji generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
335 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Taiji →

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

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Kii Peninsula in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nara 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Wakayama 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Matsuzaka 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Taiji 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)

The Kii Peninsula weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in August?

In August, the Kii Peninsula, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Nara sees daytime temperatures near 34°C (93°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in August?

Nara averages a daytime maximum of 34°C (93°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does the Kii Peninsula, Japan get a lot of rain in August?

Nara typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 113 mm (4.4 in) on average across the Kii Peninsula, Japan.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Kii Peninsula, Japan?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Kii Peninsula, Japan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Nara.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, October and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Nara. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and August tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Kii Peninsula.

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