Climate Insights for Kitsuki

Kitsuki Shi, Oita Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
February
7°C low
Wettest
June
282mm rain
Best to Visit
November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kitsuki is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1784mm of precipitation falls per year. Kitsuki receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kitsuki 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 7° Feb Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 7° Mar Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Apr Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 13° May Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 17° Jun Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 21° Jul Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Oct Max: 22° Average: 21° Min: 19° Nov Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 15° Dec Max: 12° Average: 11° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kitsuki vary considerably across the year, with a 22°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 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 181mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 282mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 267mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 158mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 188mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kitsuki is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1784mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 149mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 282mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 66mm. That's 216mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 28km/h Feb Wind Speed: 26km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed

Kitsuki is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 27km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 22km/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 Kitsuki, which began on March 20, 2026. Kitsuki 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 February near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 460mm across the season with a monthly average of 153mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 708mm across the season with a monthly average of 236mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 391mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 225mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 11°
Apr 15°
May 19°
Jun 22°
Jul 26°
Aug 27°
Sep 25°
Oct 21°
Nov 16°
Dec 11°

The best time to visit Kitsuki is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 78mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kitsuki 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
7 °C
10 °C
28 km/h
75 mm
3 cm
Feb
7 °C
10 °C
26 km/h
84 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
13 °C
24 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
17 °C
23 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
282 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
22 °C
23 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
17 °C
24 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
12 °C
28 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
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