Climate of Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Wakayama (Wakayama Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 440,006.
Located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, Wakayama has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 440,006. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.8°C / 42.4°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in August, with rainfall varying from 41 mm / 1.6 in (December) to 224 mm / 8.8 in (June) — about 1429 mm / 56.3 in across the year. Wakayama is the capital of Wakayama Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Wakayama's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8°C42.4°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| February | 6.1°C43°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| March | 9.2°C48.6°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| April | 14.9°C58.8°F | 135 mm5.3″ | — |
| May | 19.2°C66.6°F | 144 mm5.7″ | — |
| June | 22.9°C73.2°F | 224 mm8.8″ | — |
| July | 26.8°C80.2°F | 154 mm6.1″ | — |
| August | 27.9°C82.2°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| September | 24.2°C75.6°F | 211 mm8.3″ | — |
| October | 18.5°C65.3°F | 122 mm4.8″ | — |
| November | 13.1°C55.6°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| December | 8.2°C46.8°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Wakayama?
Wakayama does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Wakayama's warmest month is August at an average of 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and its driest month is December with about 41 mm / 1.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Wakayama?
Wakayama, in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.8°C / 42.4°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1429 mm / 56.3 in, with the wettest month being June (224 mm / 8.8 in) and the driest December (41 mm / 1.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Wakayama in August?
The average temperature in Wakayama in August is 27.9°C / 82.2°F, with rainfall of about 113 mm / 4.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Wakayama?
The driest month in Wakayama is December, with about 41 mm / 1.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.2°C / 46.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Wakayama?
The wettest month in Wakayama is June, with approximately 224 mm / 8.8 in of average monthly rainfall.