Climate normals · 1970–2000
Jōetsu Climate
Jōetsu is a city in Japan (29) with a population of about 189,430. Its average annual temperature is 12.9°C (55°F), with roughly 2389 mm of rain per year.
12.9°C
Avg Temp
2389
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
Jōetsu Climate
Jōetsu has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F) and receives about 2389 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.9°C
Avg Temp
2389
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / 35° | 337 mm |
| February | 2° / 35° | 214 mm |
| March | 4° / 40° | 153 mm |
| April | 11° / 51° | 93 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 98 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 145 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 198 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 157 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 211 mm |
| October | 15° / 59° | 187 mm |
| November | 10° / 49° | 256 mm |
| December | 5° / 40° | 340 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Jōetsu
The most comfortable months to visit Jōetsu are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is February (near -2°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Jōetsu are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Jōetsu, Japan has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C and about 2389 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is February.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Jōetsu average about 30°C (86°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.