Climate Insights for Hidaka

Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
July
418mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hidaka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2686mm of precipitation falls per year. Hidaka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hidaka 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° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Feb Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Mar Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 8° Apr Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 12° May Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Jul Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Aug Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Nov Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 11° Dec Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hidaka vary considerably across the year, with a 26°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 4°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°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 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 178mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 215mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 252mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 387mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 418mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 314mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 333mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 204mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hidaka is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2686mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 224mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 418mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 81mm. That's 337mm less than July, 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

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: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Hidaka 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 March, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 13km/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 Hidaka, which began on March 20, 2026. Hidaka 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 30°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 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 645mm across the season with a monthly average of 215mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1119mm across the season with a monthly average of 373mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 659mm across the season with a monthly average of 220mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 263mm for the season, averaging 88mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hidaka 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
11 °C
16 km/h
81 mm
1 cm
Feb
5 °C
12 °C
16 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
15 °C
16 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
19 °C
16 km/h
215 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
252 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
387 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
418 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
314 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
333 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
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