Climate Insights for Nikaho

Nikaho-shi, Akita, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low
Wettest
December
213mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nikaho is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1999mm of precipitation falls per year. Nikaho receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nikaho 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 -1°C. Nikaho experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: -1° Feb Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: -1° Mar Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3° Apr Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° May Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jun Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jul Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° Aug Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Nov Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 7° Dec Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Nikaho 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 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 164mm Snow: 73mm Feb Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 52mm Mar Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 19mm Apr Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 3mm May Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 166mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 208mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 209mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 168mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 183mm Snow: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 213mm Snow: 59mm
Precipitation
Snow

Nikaho is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1999mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 167mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 213mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 122mm. That's 91mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nikaho receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 214cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 73cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

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: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Nikaho is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/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 21km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/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 Nikaho, which began on March 20, 2026. Nikaho 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 -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 378mm across the season with a monthly average of 126mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 583mm across the season with a monthly average of 194mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 534mm across the season with a monthly average of 178mm. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 505mm across the season with a monthly average of 168mm. Expect around 184cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/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 Nikaho 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
-1 °C
3 °C
21 km/h
164 mm
73 cm
Feb
-1 °C
4 °C
21 km/h
127 mm
52 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
8 °C
19 km/h
131 mm
19 cm
Apr
7 °C
14 °C
18 km/h
125 mm
3 cm
May
12 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
166 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
208 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
209 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
182 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
18 °C
17 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
12 °C
19 km/h
183 mm
7 cm
Dec
2 °C
5 °C
21 km/h
213 mm
59 cm
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