Climate Insights for Akababa

Aso-gun, Kumamoto, Japan

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
June
325mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Akababa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1919mm of precipitation falls per year. Akababa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akababa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 0° Feb Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Mar Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 5° Apr Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 10° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jun Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Jul Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Nov Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Dec Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Akababa vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 6mm Feb Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 180mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 325mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 324mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 219mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 194mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Akababa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1919mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 160mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 325mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 64mm. That's 261mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Akababa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

90 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Akababa, which began on March 20, 2026. Akababa is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 450mm across the season with a monthly average of 150mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 867mm across the season with a monthly average of 289mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 371mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 231mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 10°
Apr 15°
May 19°
Jun 22°
Jul 26°
Aug 27°
Sep 23°
Oct 17°
Nov 11°
Dec

The best time to visit Akababa is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 96mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akababa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C
8 °C
14 km/h
75 mm
6 cm
Feb
1 °C
10 °C
14 km/h
93 mm
3 cm
Mar Current
5 °C
14 °C
13 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
325 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
324 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
219 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
17 °C
11 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Dec
2 °C
10 °C
13 km/h
64 mm
2 cm
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