Climate Insights for Kitahama

Ōtsu Shi, Shiga, Japan

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
July
226mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kitahama is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1643mm of precipitation falls per year. Kitahama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kitahama 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 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 1° Feb Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 1° Mar Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Apr Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° May Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jun Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jul Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Dec Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kitahama vary considerably across the year, with a 31°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. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°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: 75mm Snow: 21mm Feb Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 16mm Mar Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 142mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 209mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 226mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 163mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kitahama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1643mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 137mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 226mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 66mm. That's 160mm less than July, 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 53cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Kitahama is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/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 10km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kitahama, which began on June 21, 2026. Kitahama 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 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 405mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 605mm across the season with a monthly average of 202mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 400mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 233mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Expect around 50cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 Kitahama 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
7 °C
10 km/h
75 mm
21 cm
Feb
1 °C
8 °C
11 km/h
79 mm
16 cm
Mar
5 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
115 mm
3 cm
Apr
10 °C
18 °C
11 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
209 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
32 °C
8 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
21 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
10 °C
10 km/h
79 mm
13 cm
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