Climate Insights for Oita

Oita Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
July
278 mm rain11 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Oita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,696 mm of precipitation falls per year. Oita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Oita 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 3°C.The climate in Oita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 66.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Oita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Oita 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 37°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°FebMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 3°MarMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°AprMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°MayMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°JunMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°JulMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°SepMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°NovMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°DecMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 49°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 52°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°F
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Temperatures in Oita vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Oita vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 249mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 278mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 188mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 247mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 9.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 11inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 9.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0in
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Oita is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,696 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 141 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 278 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 45 mm. That's 233 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Oita is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 66.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 10.9 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.8 in. That's 9.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Oita is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Oita is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Oita 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Oita based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
3 °C37 °F
9 °C49 °F
9 km/h6 mph
57 mm2.2 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
10 °C50 °F
9 km/h6 mph
78 mm3.1 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
7 °C44 °F
14 °C58 °F
8 km/h5 mph
108 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
19 °C66 °F
8 km/h5 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C69 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
249 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
278 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
247 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h5 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
17 °C63 °F
8 km/h5 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C40 °F
11 °C52 °F
10 km/h6 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in