Climate Insights for Muroto-misakicho

Muroto Shi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
8°C low
Wettest
June
376mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Muroto-misakicho is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2562mm of precipitation falls per year. Muroto-misakicho receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Muroto-misakicho 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: 11° Min: 8° Mar Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 12° 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: 18° Min: 16° Dec Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 11°
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Average
Min

Muroto-misakicho 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: 88mm Feb Precipitation: 102mm Mar Precipitation: 174mm Apr Precipitation: 208mm May Precipitation: 250mm Jun Precipitation: 376mm Jul Precipitation: 337mm Aug Precipitation: 300mm Sep Precipitation: 300mm Oct Precipitation: 199mm Nov Precipitation: 145mm Dec Precipitation: 85mm
Precipitation

Muroto-misakicho 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 376mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 85mm. That's 290mm 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: 28km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 28km/h Apr Wind Speed: 27km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 26km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 23km/h Sep Wind Speed: 26km/h Oct Wind Speed: 26km/h Nov Wind Speed: 25km/h Dec Wind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed

Muroto-misakicho is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 23km/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 28km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 25km/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 Muroto-misakicho, which began on March 20, 2026. Muroto-misakicho 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 12 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 632mm across the season with a monthly average of 211mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/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 1012mm across the season with a monthly average of 337mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 644mm across the season with a monthly average of 215mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/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 275mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/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 Muroto-misakicho 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
28 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Feb
8 °C
12 °C
28 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
15 °C
28 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
18 °C
27 km/h
208 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
21 °C
24 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
24 °C
26 km/h
376 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
27 °C
23 km/h
337 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
300 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
300 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
23 °C
26 km/h
199 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
19 °C
25 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
14 °C
27 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
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