Climate Insights for Toyama

Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
July
269 mm rain10.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Toyama is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 2,451 mm of precipitation falls per year. Toyama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Toyama 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 0°C. Toyama experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Toyama is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 96.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Toyama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Toyama 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 32°F. Toyama experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 0°FebMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 0°MarMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 4°AprMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°MayMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 14°JunMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 19°JulMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 21°OctMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 14°NovMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°DecMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 41°FAverage: 37°FMin: 32°FFebMax: 42°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 51°FAverage: 45°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 61°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 64°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 62°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°F
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Temperatures in Toyama 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 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 3°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.Temperatures in Toyama vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 32°F and an average of 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 221mmSnow: 121mmFebPrecipitation: 177mmSnow: 92mmMarPrecipitation: 165mmSnow: 34mmAprPrecipitation: 171mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 204mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 269mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 250mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 237mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 189mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 241mmSnow: 75mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.7inSnow (in): 48inFebPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 36inMarPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 10.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 9.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 9.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 9.5inSnow (in): 29in
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Snow (in)

Toyama is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,451 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 204 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 269 mm of rainfall. August and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 163 mm. That's 106 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Toyama receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 325cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 121cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Toyama is a very wet location, receiving approximately 96.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. August and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 6.4 in. That's 4.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Toyama receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 128in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 48in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
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

Toyama 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 July, 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 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Toyama 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 July, 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 Toyama 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Toyama 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
0 °C32 °F
5 °C41 °F
9 km/h6 mph
221 mm8.7 in
121 cm48 in
Feb
0 °C33 °F
5 °C42 °F
9 km/h6 mph
177 mm7 in
92 cm36 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
11 °C51 °F
9 km/h5 mph
165 mm6.5 in
34 cm13 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h5 mph
171 mm6.7 in
2 cm1 in
May
14 °C57 °F
21 °C71 °F
8 km/h5 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C65 °F
25 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
204 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
269 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
250 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C69 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
237 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
20 °C67 °F
7 km/h5 mph
189 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
14 °C58 °F
8 km/h5 mph
163 mm6.4 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
3 °C37 °F
8 °C46 °F
10 km/h6 mph
241 mm9.5 in
75 cm29 in