Climate Insights for Izumozaki

Santō-gun, Niigata-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
December
215mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Izumozaki is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1770mm of precipitation falls per year. Izumozaki receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Izumozaki 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 147cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 0° Feb Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0° Mar Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 3° Apr Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° May Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jun Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Sep Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° Nov Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Dec Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Izumozaki vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°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 September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 183mm Snow: 61mm Feb Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 36mm Mar Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 11mm Apr Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 215mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 155mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 215mm Snow: 38mm
Precipitation
Snow

Izumozaki is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1770mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 215mm of rainfall. July and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 101mm. That's 114mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 147cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 61cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Izumozaki 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 January, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 18km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/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 Izumozaki, which began on March 20, 2026. Izumozaki 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 32°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 322mm across the season with a monthly average of 107mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 496mm across the season with a monthly average of 165mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 430mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 522mm across the season with a monthly average of 174mm. Expect around 135cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 Izumozaki 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
0 °C
5 °C
18 km/h
183 mm
61 cm
Feb
0 °C
7 °C
18 km/h
124 mm
36 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
12 °C
17 km/h
117 mm
11 cm
Apr
8 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
105 mm
1 cm
May
13 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
215 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
21 °C
14 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
15 °C
16 km/h
144 mm
1 cm
Dec
2 °C
8 °C
18 km/h
215 mm
38 cm
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