Shirahama weather in August (Wakayama, Japan)

Can you expect sunny skies in Shirahama in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During August, Shirahama usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 25°C. Expect high temperatures this month, marking it as the warmest of the year. Prepare with lightweight clothing and plenty of sunscreen to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Shirahama in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 228 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, August and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shirahama climate page with graphs.

 

Shirahama, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 228 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wakayama, Japan (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in August

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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