Climate Insights for Awara

Awara-shi, Fukui, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
December
285mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Awara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 2381mm of precipitation falls per year. Awara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Awara 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 101cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 4° Feb Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 4° Mar Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° Apr Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° May Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 16° Jun Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 20° Jul Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 24° Aug Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Oct Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 17° Nov Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 12° Dec Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Awara vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 247mm Snow: 44mm Feb Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 31mm Mar Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 174mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 147mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 176mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 267mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 202mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 202mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 186mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 285mm Snow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow

Awara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2381mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 198mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 285mm of rainfall. July and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 147mm. That's 137mm 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 101cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 44cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 29km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 26km/h Dec Wind Speed: 29km/h
Wind Speed

Awara is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 28km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 24km/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 Awara, which began on March 20, 2026. Awara 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 29°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 7 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 473mm across the season with a monthly average of 158mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 645mm across the season with a monthly average of 215mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 559mm across the season with a monthly average of 186mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 703mm across the season with a monthly average of 234mm. Expect around 95cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Awara 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
4 °C
7 °C
29 km/h
247 mm
44 cm
Feb
4 °C
7 °C
28 km/h
171 mm
31 cm
Mar Current
7 °C
11 °C
26 km/h
152 mm
6 cm
Apr
11 °C
15 °C
25 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
19 °C
22 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
176 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
20 °C
24 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
15 °C
26 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
10 °C
29 km/h
285 mm
20 cm
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