Climate Insights for Honmachi

Yatsushiro Shi, Kumamoto, Japan

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
5°C low
Wettest
June
440mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Honmachi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2188mm of precipitation falls per year. Honmachi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Honmachi 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° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 5° Feb Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 6° Mar Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 10° Apr Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° May Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jun Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 26° Sep Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Oct Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Nov Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Dec Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Honmachi vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°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 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°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: 80mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 222mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 440mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 350mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 227mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 181mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Honmachi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2188mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 182mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 440mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 78mm. That's 362mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Honmachi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 12km/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.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Honmachi, which began on March 20, 2026. Honmachi 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 32°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 10 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 513mm across the season with a monthly average of 171mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1016mm across the season with a monthly average of 339mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 400mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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 259mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 Honmachi 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
14 km/h
80 mm
1 cm
Feb
6 °C
11 °C
14 km/h
102 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
10 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
222 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
440 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
350 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
227 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
12 °C
13 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
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