Climate Insights for Himimachi

The climate in Himimachi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 2289mm of precipitation falls per year. Himimachi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Himimachi 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 0°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Himimachi vary considerably across the year, with a 33°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 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Himimachi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2289mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 191mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 272mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 141mm. That's 130mm less than September, 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 125cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 49cm.

Himimachi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Himimachi, which began on June 21, 2026. Himimachi 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Himimachi 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.