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Weather in August in Wakayama

Planning a getaway to Wakayama 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 is the weather like in Wakayama in August?

Wakayama is a region in Japan. August in Wakayama generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Shirahama. In Wakayama, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Wakayama with an average of 119 mm to heavy rainfall in Shingu with 256 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Shirahama enjoys approximately 228 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Wakayama for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Wakayama climate page.

Where to go in Wakayama in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Wakayama on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Wakayama?

Shirahama

In August Shirahama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Shirahama
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<<   July July
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29°C 
24°C 
207 hours 
274 mm 
18 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
228 hours 
180 mm 
17 days 
28°C 
23°C 
162 hours 
252 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Shirahama

Wakayama

In August Wakayama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Wakayama
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<<   July July
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29°C 
24°C 
207 hours 
194 mm 
17 days 
31°C 
25°C 
228 hours 
119 mm 
15 days 
28°C 
22°C 
162 hours 
197 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Wakayama

Koyasan

In August Koyasan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Koyasan
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<<   July July
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30°C 
22°C 
207 hours 
249 mm 
19 days 
poor 
32°C 
23°C 
228 hours 
168 mm 
17 days 
28°C 
19°C 
162 hours 
214 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Koyasan

Katsuura

In August Katsuura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Katsuura
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<<   July July
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29°C 
24°C 
278 mm 
19 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
229 mm 
19 days 
poor 
28°C 
23°C 
335 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Katsuura

Tanabe

In August Tanabe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Tanabe
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<<   July July
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29°C 
24°C 
207 hours 
285 mm 
18 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
228 hours 
183 mm 
17 days 
28°C 
22°C 
162 hours 
249 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Tanabe

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Is August the best time to visit Wakayama?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Wakayama. Typically, the climate in Shirahama is tolerable. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Wakayama is in April, May, August and November with generally tolerable weather in Shirahama. On the other hand, the months of January, February, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.

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