Climate normals · 1970–2000
Wakayama Climate
Wakayama is a city in Japan (43) with a population of about 356,729. Its average annual temperature is 16.2°C (61°F), with roughly 1434 mm of rain per year.
16.2°C
Avg Temp
1434
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Wakayama Climate
Wakayama has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F) and receives about 1434 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
1434
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 42° | 51 mm |
| February | 6° / 43° | 60 mm |
| March | 9° / 48° | 95 mm |
| April | 15° / 58° | 137 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 146 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 224 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 151 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 112 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 211 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 124 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 82 mm |
| December | 8° / 46° | 41 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 Wakayama
The most comfortable months to visit Wakayama are typically October, May and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Wakayama are typically October, May and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Wakayama, Japan has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C and about 1434 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Wakayama average about 31°C (89°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.