Climate Insights for Kōge

Yazu-gun, Tottori, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
February
4°C low
Wettest
July
249mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kōge is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 2265mm of precipitation falls per year. Kōge receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kōge 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 4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 4° Feb Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 4° Mar Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° Apr Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° May Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16° Jun Max: 22° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jul Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 22° Oct Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 16° Nov Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Dec Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kōge vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°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: 224mm Snow: 44mm Feb Precipitation: 155mm Snow: 31mm Mar Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 204mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 249mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 216mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 239mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 159mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 233mm Snow: 21mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kōge is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2265mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 189mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 249mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 129mm. That's 120mm less than July, 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 100cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 44cm.

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: 30km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 25km/h Dec Wind Speed: 30km/h
Wind Speed

Kōge is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect 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 12km/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 30km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 23km/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 Kōge, which began on March 20, 2026. Kōge 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 436mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 669mm across the season with a monthly average of 223mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 548mm across the season with a monthly average of 183mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 612mm across the season with a monthly average of 204mm. Expect around 95cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/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 Kōge 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
4 °C
7 °C
30 km/h
224 mm
44 cm
Feb
4 °C
7 °C
28 km/h
155 mm
31 cm
Mar Current
7 °C
11 °C
26 km/h
146 mm
4 cm
Apr
11 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
19 °C
22 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
216 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
25 °C
21 km/h
239 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
19 °C
23 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
15 °C
25 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
10 °C
30 km/h
233 mm
21 cm
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