Climate Insights for Murakami

Murakami Shi, Niigata-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
July
276mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Murakami is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 2203mm of precipitation falls per year. Murakami receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Murakami 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 0°C. Murakami experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 3° Average: 2° Min: 0° Feb Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0° Mar Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Apr Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° May Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Jun Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Jul Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Aug Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 13° Nov Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 7° Dec Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Murakami vary considerably across the year, with a 30°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 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 219mm Snow: 95mm Feb Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 58mm Mar Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 21mm Apr Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 276mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 230mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 181mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 155mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 183mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 256mm Snow: 64mm
Precipitation
Snow

Murakami is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2203mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 184mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 276mm of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 121mm. That's 155mm 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. Murakami receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 243cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 95cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

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: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Murakami 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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 20km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/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 Murakami, which began on March 20, 2026. Murakami 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 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 394mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 666mm across the season with a monthly average of 222mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 519mm across the season with a monthly average of 173mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 625mm across the season with a monthly average of 208mm. Expect around 217cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/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 Murakami 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
0 °C
3 °C
20 km/h
219 mm
95 cm
Feb
0 °C
4 °C
19 km/h
150 mm
58 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
9 °C
18 km/h
141 mm
21 cm
Apr
8 °C
15 °C
17 km/h
131 mm
2 cm
May
13 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
230 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
19 °C
16 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
183 mm
3 cm
Dec
2 °C
6 °C
19 km/h
256 mm
64 cm
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