Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kamakura Climate
Kamakura is a city in Japan (19) with a population of about 172,929. Its average annual temperature is 15.5°C (60°F), with roughly 1740 mm of rain per year.
15.5°C
Avg Temp
1740
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kamakura Climate
Kamakura has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F) and receives about 1740 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.5°C
Avg Temp
1740
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 42° | 63 mm |
| February | 6° / 43° | 79 mm |
| March | 9° / 47° | 138 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 150 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 165 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 224 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 160 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 169 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 217 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 202 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 116 mm |
| December | 8° / 47° | 57 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 Kamakura
The most comfortable months to visit Kamakura are typically May, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kamakura are typically May, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kamakura, Japan has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C and about 1740 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Kamakura 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.