Wakayama, Wakayama Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Wakayama get?

Wakayama gets 1288 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 97 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 83% of Japan.

June is the wettest month, with 171 mm. January is the driest, with 44 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 11.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 23 days, to October 15, 2021.

Wakayama weather by month

Wakayama weather in January

In January, Wakayama averages a high of 10°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The January record high is 21°C (1989) and the record low is -3°C (1984).

Wakayama weather in February

In February, Wakayama averages a high of 11°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The February record high is 22°C (1996) and the record low is -4°C (1981).

Wakayama weather in March

In March, Wakayama averages a high of 14°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 95 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The March record high is 24°C (1999) and the record low is -2°C (1977).

Wakayama weather in April

In April, Wakayama averages a high of 19°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The April record high is 29°C (1973) and the record low is 2°C (2001). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Wakayama weather in May

In May, Wakayama averages a high of 24°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 133 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 34% of daylight hours. The May record high is 32°C (2015) and the record low is 6°C (1980). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Wakayama weather in June

In June, Wakayama averages a high of 27°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 171 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 25% of daylight hours. The June record high is 36°C (2013) and the record low is 12°C (1981).

Wakayama weather in July

In July, Wakayama averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 164 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 29% of daylight hours. The July record high is 38°C (1994) and the record low is 17°C (1976).

Wakayama weather in August

In August, Wakayama averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 95 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (1994) and the record low is 18°C (1981).

Wakayama weather in September

In September, Wakayama averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 153 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. The September record high is 36°C (2023) and the record low is 11°C (1976).

Wakayama weather in October

In October, Wakayama averages a high of 23°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 142 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The October record high is 32°C (1999) and the record low is 5°C (1983). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Wakayama weather in November

In November, Wakayama averages a high of 18°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 89 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The November record high is 28°C (2000) and the record low is 1°C (1973). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Wakayama weather in December

In December, Wakayama averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The December record high is 25°C (2018) and the record low is -2°C (1976).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Wakayama

November is the sunniest month in Wakayama, with sunshine about 55% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 25%. Over the year the sun shines about 42% of daylight hours. Wakayama is sunnier than 87% of Japan.

Humidity peaks in July at 81% and is lowest in December at 66%.

Wakayama has about 32 days a year above 32°C. Wakayama is hotter than 83% of Japan.

Wakayama weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Wakayama station is 38°C, on August 11, 2013. The coldest is -4°C, on February 26, 1981.

The wettest day on record brought 325 mm of rain, on July 6, 2018.

42 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Wakayama

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 11°C and lows near 3°C.

Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 10°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 23°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 15°C.

Wakayama climate questions

How much rain does Wakayama get?

Wakayama gets 1288 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 97 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Wakayama?

June is the wettest month in Wakayama, with 171 mm. January is the driest, with 44 mm.

How many rainy days does Wakayama have a year?

Wakayama has about 97 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Wakayama?

August is the warmest month in Wakayama, with an average high of 33°C.

What is the coldest month in Wakayama?

January is the coldest month in Wakayama, with an average low of 2°C.

What is the record high temperature in Wakayama?

The record high at the Wakayama station is 38°C, set on August 11, 2013. The record low is -4°C, on February 26, 1981.

What is the sunniest month in Wakayama?

November is the sunniest month in Wakayama, with sunshine about 55% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Wakayama?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.