Climate of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Morioka (Iwate Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 295,172.
Located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, Morioka has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 295,172. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.3°C / 27.9°F in January to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in August, with rainfall varying from 62 mm / 2.4 in (February) to 174 mm / 6.9 in (July) — about 1311 mm / 51.6 in across the year. Morioka is the capital of Iwate Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Morioka's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.3°C27.9°F | 67 mm2.6″ | Snowy |
| February | -1.6°C29.1°F | 62 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
| March | 2°C35.6°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Snowy |
| April | 8.5°C47.3°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| May | 14°C57.2°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| June | 18.4°C65.1°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| July | 22.2°C72°F | 174 mm6.9″ | — |
| August | 23.5°C74.3°F | 174 mm6.9″ | — |
| September | 18.7°C65.7°F | 164 mm6.5″ | — |
| October | 12.1°C53.8°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| November | 5.9°C42.6°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| December | 0.7°C33.3°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Morioka?
Morioka does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Morioka's warmest month is August at an average of 23.5°C / 74.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 62 mm / 2.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Morioka?
Morioka, in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.3°C / 27.9°F in January to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1311 mm / 51.6 in, with the wettest month being July (174 mm / 6.9 in) and the driest February (62 mm / 2.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Morioka in August?
The average temperature in Morioka in August is 23.5°C / 74.3°F, with rainfall of about 174 mm / 6.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Morioka?
The driest month in Morioka is February, with about 62 mm / 2.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -1.6°C / 29.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Morioka?
The wettest month in Morioka is July, with approximately 174 mm / 6.9 in of average monthly rainfall.