Climate Insights for Izumozaki

Santō-gun, Niigata-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
February
3°C low
Wettest
July
259mm rain
Best to Visit
May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Izumozaki is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1971mm of precipitation falls per year. Izumozaki receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Izumozaki 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 126cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 5° Min: 3° Feb Max: 6° Average: 5° Min: 3° Mar Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° Apr Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° May Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 14° Jun Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 19° Jul Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 22° Oct Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 16° Nov Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 10° Dec Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Izumozaki vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 226mm Snow: 60mm Feb Precipitation: 142mm Snow: 38mm Mar Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 259mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 201mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 157mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 157mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 155mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 236mm Snow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow

Izumozaki is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1971mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 164mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 259mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 89mm. That's 170mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 126cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 60cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Izumozaki 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 January, 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. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

90 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Izumozaki, which began on June 21, 2026. Izumozaki 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 317mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 581mm across the season with a monthly average of 194mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 469mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 604mm across the season with a monthly average of 201mm. Expect around 120cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 11°
May 16°
Jun 20°
Jul 25°
Aug 27°
Sep 23°
Oct 18°
Nov 12°
Dec

The best time to visit Izumozaki is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 89mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Izumozaki 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
6 °C
6 km/h
226 mm
60 cm
Feb
3 °C
6 °C
6 km/h
142 mm
38 cm
Mar
5 °C
9 °C
5 km/h
113 mm
6 cm
Apr
9 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
115 mm
1 cm
May
14 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
19 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
201 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
14 °C
5 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
Dec
5 °C
9 °C
6 km/h
236 mm
22 cm
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