Wakayama Weather in April

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

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Shirahama Wakayama Koyasan Katsuura

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

What to Expect in Wakayama in April

Wakayama, Japan is a region in Japan. April in Wakayama generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Shirahama.

For specific regional insights in Wakayama, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Wakayama with an average of 136 mm (5.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Shingu with 200 mm (7.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Shirahama receives about 180 hours of sunlight in April, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Wakayama by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Wakayama - and find the best time to visit. (based on Shirahama)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March15°C (59°F) April19°C (66°F) May22°C (72°F) June25°C (77°F) July29°C (84°F) This monthAugust30°C (86°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November19°C (66°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wakayama in April

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

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 Wakayama

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

Temperature range in Wakayama (April)

Precipitation variation in Wakayama (April)

Shirahama

In April Shirahama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
180 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
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Wakayama

In April Wakayama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
180 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Koyasan

In April Koyasan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
180 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
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Katsuura

In April Katsuura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
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Tanabe

In April Tanabe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
180 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
178 mm (7 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shirahama 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)
Wakayama 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Koyasan 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Katsuura 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Tanabe 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Hongu 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)

Wakayama weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect good weather across Wakayama, Japan in April. The popular destination of Shirahama averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Wakayama, Japan during April range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Shirahama.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Shirahama records an average of 176 mm (6.9 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Wakayama, Japan.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Wakayama, Japan?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Wakayama, Japan with overall good weather in Shirahama. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May and November offering mostly good weather in Shirahama. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, June and July tend to be less favorable.

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