Climate Insights for Kushimoto

Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
8°C low
Wettest
June
368mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kushimoto is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2562mm of precipitation falls per year. Kushimoto receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kushimoto 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 8°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Feb Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Mar Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Apr Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 15° May Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 19° Jun Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 22° Jul Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Oct Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 20° Nov Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16° Dec Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Kushimoto sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 10°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 105mm Feb Precipitation: 104mm Mar Precipitation: 197mm Apr Precipitation: 206mm May Precipitation: 227mm Jun Precipitation: 368mm Jul Precipitation: 256mm Aug Precipitation: 229mm Sep Precipitation: 293mm Oct Precipitation: 317mm Nov Precipitation: 171mm Dec Precipitation: 88mm
Precipitation

Kushimoto is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2562mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 214mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 368mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 88mm. That's 280mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) 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: 30km/h Feb Wind Speed: 29km/h Mar Wind Speed: 28km/h Apr Wind Speed: 29km/h May Wind Speed: 26km/h Jun Wind Speed: 28km/h Jul Wind Speed: 25km/h Aug Wind Speed: 25km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 28km/h Nov Wind Speed: 26km/h Dec Wind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed

Kushimoto is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/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 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 25km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h 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 29km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 27km/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 Kushimoto, which began on March 20, 2026. Kushimoto 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 January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 630mm across the season with a monthly average of 210mm. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 853mm across the season with a monthly average of 284mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 781mm across the season with a monthly average of 260mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 297mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/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 Kushimoto 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
8 °C
12 °C
30 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Feb
8 °C
12 °C
29 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
15 °C
28 km/h
197 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
18 °C
29 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
21 °C
26 km/h
227 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
24 °C
28 km/h
368 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
27 °C
25 km/h
256 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
229 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
27 °C
28 km/h
293 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
23 °C
28 km/h
317 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
19 °C
26 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
14 °C
28 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
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