Climate Insights for Kushimoto

Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama, Japan

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
7°C low
Wettest
June
344mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kushimoto is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2436mm 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 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° Feb Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 7° Mar Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 10° Apr Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 14° May Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 18° Jun Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 22° Jul Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 20° Nov Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 14° Dec Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kushimoto vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 87mm Feb Precipitation: 99mm Mar Precipitation: 182mm Apr Precipitation: 190mm May Precipitation: 250mm Jun Precipitation: 344mm Jul Precipitation: 258mm Aug Precipitation: 244mm Sep Precipitation: 270mm Oct Precipitation: 299mm Nov Precipitation: 126mm Dec Precipitation: 84mm
Precipitation

Kushimoto is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2436mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 203mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 344mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 84mm. That's 260mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Kushimoto is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/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 18km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kushimoto, which began on June 21, 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 623mm across the season with a monthly average of 208mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 847mm across the season with a monthly average of 282mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 695mm across the season with a monthly average of 232mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 271mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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
7 °C
11 °C
19 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Feb
7 °C
12 °C
18 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Mar
10 °C
15 °C
16 km/h
182 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
344 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
30 °C
15 km/h
244 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
24 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
270 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
299 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
13 °C
18 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
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