Climate Insights for Iwashita

Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low
Wettest
June
475mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Iwashita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 2438mm of precipitation falls per year. Iwashita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Iwashita 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -1° Feb Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 1° Mar Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Apr Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 9° May Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Jun Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 17° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Sep Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Nov Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Dec Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Iwashita 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 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°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 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 164mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 189mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 245mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 475mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 369mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 250mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 229mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Iwashita is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2438mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 203mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 475mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 80mm. That's 394mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Iwashita is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/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 Iwashita, which began on March 20, 2026. Iwashita 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 -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 597mm across the season with a monthly average of 199mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1093mm across the season with a monthly average of 364mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 463mm across the season with a monthly average of 154mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Expect around 17cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/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 Iwashita 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-1 °C
8 °C
12 km/h
85 mm
9 cm
Feb
1 °C
9 °C
13 km/h
119 mm
6 cm
Mar Current
5 °C
14 °C
12 km/h
164 mm
1 cm
Apr
9 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
475 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
369 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
229 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Dec
0 °C
9 °C
12 km/h
80 mm
3 cm
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