Climate Insights for Hamada

Hamada Shi, Shimane-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
February
6°C low
Wettest
July
238mm rain
Best to Visit
November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hamada is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1847mm of precipitation falls per year. Hamada receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hamada 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 50cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 7° Feb Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 6° Mar Max: 12° Average: 11° Min: 9° Apr Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 13° May Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° Jun Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 21° Jul Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Oct Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 19° Nov Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 14° Dec Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hamada vary considerably across the year, with a 23°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 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 24mm Feb Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 17mm Mar Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 189mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 238mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 189mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 203mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hamada is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1847mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 154mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 238mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 94mm. That's 144mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 50cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Hamada 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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 23km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Hamada, which began on June 21, 2026. Hamada 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 February near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 402mm across the season with a monthly average of 134mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 616mm across the season with a monthly average of 205mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 419mm across the season with a monthly average of 140mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 410mm across the season with a monthly average of 137mm. Expect around 50cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/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 14°
May 18°
Jun 22°
Jul 26°
Aug 28°
Sep 25°
Oct 20°
Nov 15°
Dec 10°

The best time to visit Hamada is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 94mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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 Hamada 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
7 °C
9 °C
23 km/h
140 mm
24 cm
Feb
6 °C
9 °C
22 km/h
121 mm
17 cm
Mar
9 °C
12 °C
20 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
16 °C
19 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
19 °C
17 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
238 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
24 °C
26 °C
17 km/h
203 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
17 °C
19 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
12 °C
23 km/h
149 mm
9 cm
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