Climate Overview
The climate in Hōshakuji is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1495mm of precipitation falls per year. Hōshakuji receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hōshakuji 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. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Hōshakuji 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 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Hōshakuji is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1495mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 125mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 203mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 41mm. That's 162mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 22cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.
Wind
Hōshakuji 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 April, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 13km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Hōshakuji, which began on March 20, 2026. Hōshakuji 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 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 3 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 379mm across the season with a monthly average of 126mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 539mm across the season with a monthly average of 180mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 6 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 436mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 0 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 141mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. Expect around 17cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hōshakuji 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.
