Climate Insights for Arita

Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
July
317mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Arita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1909mm of precipitation falls per year. Arita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arita 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 4°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Feb Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 4° Mar Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Apr Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° May Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Nov Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Dec Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Arita vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°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: 74mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 292mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 317mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 243mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 201mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Arita is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1909mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 159mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 317mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 67mm. That's 250mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Arita is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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 15km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Arita, which began on March 20, 2026. Arita 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 439mm across the season with a monthly average of 146mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 852mm across the season with a monthly average of 284mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 389mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 229mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 11°
Apr 16°
May 20°
Jun 23°
Jul 27°
Aug 28°
Sep 25°
Oct 19°
Nov 14°
Dec

The best time to visit Arita is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 95mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°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 Arita 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. 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
4 °C
10 °C
15 km/h
74 mm
2 cm
Feb
4 °C
11 °C
16 km/h
88 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
151 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
292 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
317 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
243 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
201 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
12 °C
15 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
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