Climate Insights for Akita

The climate in Akita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 2235mm 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. Akita experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

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 26°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 2235mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 186mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 259mm of rainfall. August and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 126mm. That's 133mm 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. Akita receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 268cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 86cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Akita is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/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 25km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Akita, which began on June 21, 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. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 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.