Climate Insights for Hirokawa

Yame-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
33°C peak
Coldest
February
3°C low
Wettest
June
446mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hirokawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2308mm of precipitation falls per year. Hirokawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hirokawa 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 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Feb Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Mar Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 6° Apr Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° May Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Jul Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Sep Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Nov Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Dec Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hirokawa 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 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°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: 106mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 251mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 233mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 446mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 276mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 318mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hirokawa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2308mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 192mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 446mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 54mm. That's 392mm less than June, 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 February, totalling around 12cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

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: 3km/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

Hirokawa 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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

52 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Hirokawa, which began on June 21, 2026. Hirokawa 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 588mm across the season with a monthly average of 196mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 776mm across the season with a monthly average of 259mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 603mm across the season with a monthly average of 201mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 340mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 Hirokawa 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
3 °C
9 °C
2 km/h
106 mm
11 cm
Feb
3 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
109 mm
2 cm
Mar
6 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
251 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
233 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
446 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
25 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
318 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Dec
5 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
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