Climate Insights for Hamamatsu
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Hamamatsu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2,133 mm of precipitation falls per year. Hamamatsu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hamamatsu 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.The climate in Hamamatsu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 84 in of precipitation falls per year. Hamamatsu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hamamatsu 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.
Temperature
Temperatures in Hamamatsu vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°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 September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Hamamatsu vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 44°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Hamamatsu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,133 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 178 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 318 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 55 mm. That's 262 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Hamamatsu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 12.5 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.2 in. That's 10.3 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Hamamatsu is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 16km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Hamamatsu is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hamamatsu 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hamamatsu 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. 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.