Climate Insights for Chiba
Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Chiba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,774 mm of precipitation falls per year. Chiba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chiba 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 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Chiba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 69.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Chiba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chiba 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 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Temperatures in Chiba 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 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Chiba vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Chiba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,774 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 234 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 68 mm. That's 166 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 8cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Chiba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 69.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9.2 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2.7 in. That's 6.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 3in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Chiba is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.Chiba is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chiba 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chiba based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.