Climate Overview
The climate in Akita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 2093mm of precipitation falls per year. Akita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akita 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Akita experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Akita 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 25°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Akita is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2093mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 174mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 232mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 122mm. That's 111mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Akita receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 278cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 81cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Akita is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 5km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.
Seasons
92 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Akita, which began on June 21, 2026. Akita 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 February near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 2 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 416mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 620mm across the season with a monthly average of 207mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 556mm across the season with a monthly average of 185mm. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -1 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 502mm across the season with a monthly average of 167mm. Expect around 234cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Akita 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.
