Climate Insights for Wakayama

The climate in Wakayama is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,797 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wakayama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wakayama 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 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Wakayama is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 70.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Wakayama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wakayama 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 39°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Wakayama vary considerably across the year, with a 27°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 4°C and an average of 7°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.Temperatures in Wakayama vary considerably across the year, with a 49°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 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 44°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Wakayama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,797 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 150 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 267 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 69 mm. That's 198 mm less than June, 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 8cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Wakayama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 70.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 10.5 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.7 in. That's 7.8 in less than June, 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 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wakayama is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 14km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Wakayama is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wakayama 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 Wakayama 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.