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Akita in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Akita in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Akita, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Akita in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Akita in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 195 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Akita;

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+14°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
195 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Akita has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Akita in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Akita for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +35°C during the day to a minimum of +24°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +33°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 55% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +35°C.

Is Akita warm or cold in August?

Akita is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°C to +22°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is the hottest month in Akita, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Akita in August

Akita weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+26°C+28°C+24°C
Min. temperature
+14°C+14°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+36°C+37°C+36°C
Rainfall
215 mm195 mm184 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%78%75%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1009 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
9109
Rainy days
191819
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +26°C to +28°C during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 215 mm to 195 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 78%. Winds are stronger in comparison to July, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Akita in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Akita is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Akita based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 25 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
August is one of the rainiest months in Akita, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Akita wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 215 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 18% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Akita?

This is the weather in Akita in August 2024:
1 August
🌧️
+29°C
2 August
☁️
+30°C
3 August
☀️
+32°C
4 August
🌧️
+32°C
5 August
☁️
+33°C
6 August
☁️
+32°C
7 August
☁️
+34°C
8 August
☁️
+33°C
9 August
☀️
+34°C
10 August
☀️
+34°C
11 August
☀️
+34°C
12 August
🌧️
+30°C
13 August
☀️
+33°C
14 August
☁️
+33°C
15 August
☁️
+32°C
16 August
☁️
+33°C
17 August
🌧️
+30°C
18 August
☁️
+31°C
19 August
🌧️
+31°C
20 August
☀️
+31°C
21 August
☀️
+32°C
22 August
☀️
+34°C
23 August
☀️
+35°C
24 August
☀️
+35°C
25 August
☀️
+34°C
26 August
☁️
+34°C
27 August
☁️
+33°C
28 August
☁️
+33°C
29 August
☀️
+34°C
30 August
☀️
+35°C
31 August
☁️
+35°C
In August 2024 Akita had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +33°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Akita climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Akita in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+13°C) and the highest in 2023 (+17°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 1202 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 2183 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Akita in August:

Is August a good time to visit Akita?

It’s always a good time to visit Akita, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Akita in August?

August is warm in Akita. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Akita rainy in August?

Akita is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Akita in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Akita in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Japan

Check out the weather for other cities in Japan.

Monthly weather in Akita

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Akita, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.