Climate Insights for Kuriyama

The climate in Kuriyama is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1027mm of precipitation falls per year. Kuriyama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuriyama 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 -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 150cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Kuriyama vary considerably across the year, with a 35°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 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°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.

Kuriyama is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1027mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 176mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 40mm. That's 136mm less than August, 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 150cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.

Kuriyama is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Kuriyama, which began on June 21, 2026. Kuriyama 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 -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Kuriyama is during June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 93mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -9°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kuriyama 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.