Climate Insights for Kaminokawa

Kawachi-gun, Tochigi, Japan

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
July
261mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kaminokawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1762mm of precipitation falls per year. Kaminokawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kaminokawa 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. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: 0° Feb Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 0° Mar Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Apr Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° May Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jun Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Aug Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Nov Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Dec Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kaminokawa 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 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 7mm Mar Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 192mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 261mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 217mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 236mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 183mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kaminokawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1762mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 261mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 42mm. That's 219mm less than July, 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 March, totalling around 22cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Kaminokawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 13km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kaminokawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Kaminokawa 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 428mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 670mm across the season with a monthly average of 223mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 519mm across the season with a monthly average of 173mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 144mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Expect around 17cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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 Kaminokawa 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
8 °C
13 km/h
47 mm
10 cm
Feb
0 °C
9 °C
14 km/h
55 mm
7 cm
Mar Current
4 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
127 mm
4 cm
Apr
9 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
141 mm
1 cm
May
14 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
217 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
236 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
183 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Dec
1 °C
10 °C
12 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
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