Climate normals · 1970–2000
Karatsu Climate
Karatsu is a city in Japan (33) with a population of about 117,663. Its average annual temperature is 16.2°C (61°F), with roughly 1843 mm of rain per year.
16.2°C
Avg Temp
1843
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Karatsu Climate
Karatsu has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F) and receives about 1843 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.2°C
Avg Temp
1843
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 42° | 72 mm |
| February | 7° / 44° | 81 mm |
| March | 10° / 49° | 111 mm |
| April | 15° / 58° | 155 mm |
| May | 19° / 65° | 153 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 304 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 289 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 185 mm |
| September | 24° / 74° | 237 mm |
| October | 19° / 65° | 101 mm |
| November | 13° / 56° | 85 mm |
| December | 8° / 47° | 70 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 Karatsu
The most comfortable months to visit Karatsu are typically October, May and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Karatsu are typically October, May and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Karatsu, Japan has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C and about 1843 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Karatsu 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.