Climate Insights for Hōji

Katsuura Gun, Tokushima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
5°C low
Wettest
June
326mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hōji is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2359mm of precipitation falls per year. Hōji receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hōji 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 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 5° Feb Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 5° Mar Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Apr Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° May Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 20° Jul Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Aug Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Oct Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 17° Nov Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 12° Dec Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hōji vary considerably across the year, with a 24°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 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 186mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 211mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 326mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 304mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 271mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 322mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 228mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hōji is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2359mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 197mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 326mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 77mm. That's 249mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

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: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Hōji is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/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 21km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 21km/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 Hōji, which began on March 20, 2026. Hōji 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 January near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 550mm across the season with a monthly average of 183mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 901mm across the season with a monthly average of 300mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 668mm across the season with a monthly average of 223mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 241mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/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 Hōji 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
5 °C
10 °C
21 km/h
80 mm
2 cm
Feb
5 °C
10 °C
22 km/h
84 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
14 °C
22 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
18 °C
22 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
211 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
326 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
304 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
322 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
22 °C
22 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
17 °C
21 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Dec
7 °C
12 °C
20 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
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