Climate Insights for Iwata

Iwata Shi, Shizuoka, Japan

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
June
340mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Iwata is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2311mm of precipitation falls per year. Iwata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Iwata 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 4°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Feb Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Mar Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Apr Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 12° May Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jun Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Oct Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 18° Nov Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 13° Dec Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Iwata 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 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 69mm Feb Precipitation: 100mm Mar Precipitation: 169mm Apr Precipitation: 190mm May Precipitation: 209mm Jun Precipitation: 340mm Jul Precipitation: 331mm Aug Precipitation: 217mm Sep Precipitation: 265mm Oct Precipitation: 219mm Nov Precipitation: 135mm Dec Precipitation: 66mm
Precipitation

Iwata is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2311mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 193mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 340mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 66mm. That's 274mm 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 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Iwata is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h 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 23km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Iwata, which began on March 20, 2026. Iwata 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 568mm across the season with a monthly average of 189mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 889mm across the season with a monthly average of 296mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 619mm across the season with a monthly average of 206mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 235mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 23km/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 Iwata 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
4 °C
11 °C
23 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Feb
5 °C
12 °C
22 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
15 °C
21 km/h
169 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
19 °C
21 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
209 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
340 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
30 °C
17 km/h
331 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
31 °C
17 km/h
217 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
265 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
219 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Dec
7 °C
13 °C
22 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
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