Climate Insights for Akita

The climate in Akita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 2113mm of precipitation falls per year. Akita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akita 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 182cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Akita vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Akita is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2113mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 176mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 242mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 121mm. That's 122mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 182cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 62cm.

Akita is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 34km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Akita, which began on March 20, 2026. Akita 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akita 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.