Climate Insights for Tosashimizu

Tosa-shimizu Shi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
9°C low
Wettest
June
349mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tosashimizu is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2257mm of precipitation falls per year. Tosashimizu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tosashimizu 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 9°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 12° Average: 11° Min: 9° Feb Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Mar Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Apr Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 16° May Max: 21° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jun Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 22° Jul Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° Aug Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Oct Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 21° Nov Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° Dec Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Tosashimizu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 29°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 174mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 177mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 231mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 349mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 281mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 195mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 255mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 180mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tosashimizu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2257mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 188mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 349mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 84mm. That's 265mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 36km/h Feb Wind Speed: 35km/h Mar Wind Speed: 32km/h Apr Wind Speed: 31km/h May Wind Speed: 27km/h Jun Wind Speed: 29km/h Jul Wind Speed: 26km/h Aug Wind Speed: 26km/h Sep Wind Speed: 29km/h Oct Wind Speed: 29km/h Nov Wind Speed: 29km/h Dec Wind Speed: 35km/h
Wind Speed

Tosashimizu is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 30km/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 36km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 26km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 10km/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 35km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 29km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Tosashimizu, which began on March 20, 2026. Tosashimizu 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 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 582mm across the season with a monthly average of 194mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 825mm across the season with a monthly average of 275mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 568mm across the season with a monthly average of 189mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 282mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 35km/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 Tosashimizu 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
9 °C
12 °C
36 km/h
91 mm
1 cm
Feb
9 °C
13 °C
35 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
16 °C
32 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
19 °C
31 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
21 °C
27 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
24 °C
29 km/h
349 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
281 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
29 °C
26 km/h
195 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
27 °C
29 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
23 °C
29 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
19 °C
29 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
14 °C
35 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
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