Climate Insights for Ikatagoshi

The climate in Ikatagoshi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1770mm of precipitation falls per year. Ikatagoshi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ikatagoshi 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Ikatagoshi vary considerably across the year, with a 22°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. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Ikatagoshi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1770mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 275mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 82mm. That's 193mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Ikatagoshi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 28km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ikatagoshi, which began on March 20, 2026. Ikatagoshi 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 February near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ikatagoshi is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 87mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ikatagoshi 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.