Climate Insights for Mito

Mito Shi, Ibaraki, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
October
189mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mito is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1557mm of precipitation falls per year. Mito receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mito 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 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 4° Feb Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Mar Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 7° Apr Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° May Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° Jun Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jul Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° Sep Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Oct Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° Nov Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 11° Dec Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Mito vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January 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 5°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 173mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 175mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 189mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Mito is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1557mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 189mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 62mm. That's 127mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 24km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Mito is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/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 23km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Mito, which began on March 20, 2026. Mito 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 406mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 474mm across the season with a monthly average of 158mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 481mm across the season with a monthly average of 160mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 197mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 23km/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 Mito 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
9 °C
24 km/h
64 mm
2 cm
Feb
4 °C
10 °C
23 km/h
71 mm
2 cm
Mar Current
7 °C
13 °C
23 km/h
131 mm
2 cm
Apr
11 °C
17 °C
24 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
21 °C
21 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
173 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
21 °C
21 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
16 °C
20 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
11 °C
22 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
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