Climate Insights for Ikeda

The climate in Ikeda is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1028mm of precipitation falls per year. Ikeda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ikeda 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 -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 135cm accumulating over the season.

Ikeda has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Ikeda is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1028mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 166mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 44mm. That's 122mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 135cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

Ikeda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/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 16km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ikeda, which began on March 20, 2026. Ikeda 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ikeda is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -12°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 Ikeda 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.