Climate Overview
The climate in Rikuzen-Takata is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1271mm of precipitation falls per year. Rikuzen-Takata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rikuzen-Takata 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. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Rikuzen-Takata 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 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Rikuzen-Takata is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1271mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 180mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 45mm. That's 135mm less than August, 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 December, totalling around 42cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.
Wind
Rikuzen-Takata is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 23km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.
Seasons
88 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Rikuzen-Takata, which began on March 20, 2026. Rikuzen-Takata 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 27°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 2 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 313mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 457mm across the season with a monthly average of 152mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 5 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 354mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. 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 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 147mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Expect around 31cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/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 Rikuzen-Takata 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.
