Climate Insights for Aso

Aso-shi, Kumamoto, Japan

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
July
414mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Aso is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 2054mm of precipitation falls per year. Aso receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Aso 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. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: 0° Feb Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° Mar Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 4° Apr Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 9° May Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jun Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jul Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Aug Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Sep Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Nov Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° Dec Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Aso 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 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 177mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 338mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 414mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 240mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Aso is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2054mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 171mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 414mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 67mm. That's 347mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 24cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Aso is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Aso, which began on June 21, 2026. Aso 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 456mm across the season with a monthly average of 152mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 879mm across the season with a monthly average of 293mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 455mm across the season with a monthly average of 152mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 265mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Expect around 23cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 Aso 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C
8 °C
2 km/h
88 mm
12 cm
Feb
0 °C
9 °C
2 km/h
99 mm
8 cm
Mar
4 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
128 mm
1 cm
Apr
9 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
18 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
338 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
414 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
240 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Dec
1 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
79 mm
2 cm
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