Climate Insights for Koshi

Shimoniikawa Gun, Toyama-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-7°C low
Wettest
July
425mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Koshi is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 3088mm of precipitation falls per year. Koshi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Koshi 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 -7°C. Koshi experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -4° Min: -7° Feb Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -6° Mar Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2° Apr Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° May Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Jun Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° Jul Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Aug Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Sep Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Oct Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Nov Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Dec Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Koshi vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 238mm Snow: 141mm Feb Precipitation: 192mm Snow: 102mm Mar Precipitation: 186mm Snow: 72mm Apr Precipitation: 215mm Snow: 19mm May Precipitation: 220mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 294mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 425mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 332mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 321mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 223mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 199mm Snow: 28mm Dec Precipitation: 244mm Snow: 113mm
Precipitation
Snow

Koshi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3088mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 257mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 425mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 186mm. That's 238mm 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. Koshi receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 476cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 141cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Koshi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/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, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/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 Koshi, which began on March 20, 2026. Koshi 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 621mm across the season with a monthly average of 207mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1051mm across the season with a monthly average of 350mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 743mm across the season with a monthly average of 248mm. Expect around 28cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -7 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 674mm across the season with a monthly average of 225mm. Expect around 356cm 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 Koshi 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
-7 °C
-1 °C
10 km/h
238 mm
141 cm
Feb
-6 °C
0 °C
9 km/h
192 mm
102 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
4 °C
9 km/h
186 mm
72 cm
Apr
4 °C
11 °C
9 km/h
215 mm
19 cm
May
10 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
220 mm
1 cm
Jun
14 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
294 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
425 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
332 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
321 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
223 mm
1 cm
Nov
3 °C
9 °C
9 km/h
199 mm
28 cm
Dec
-4 °C
2 °C
10 km/h
244 mm
113 cm
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