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When is the best time to visit Akita?
In general the best time to visit Akita is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Akita in different months
This is the average weather in Akita for each month based on historic data:
May usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +18°C during May.
In January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 164 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 215 mm in July.
Climate in Akita
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Akita for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +13°C | +19°C | +20°C | +27°C | +31°C | +33°C | +36°C | +37°C | +36°C | +30°C | +25°C | +15°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +3°C | +3°C | +7°C | +13°C | +18°C | +22°C | +26°C | +28°C | +24°C | +18°C | +11°C | +5°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -10°C | -9°C | -7°C | -2°C | +4°C | +8°C | +14°C | +14°C | +7°C | +2°C | -5°C | -8°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 72 | 69 | 70 | 74 | 78 | 81 | 78 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 74 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 64 | 51 | 88 | 112 | 130 | 137 | 215 | 195 | 184 | 170 | 172 | 124 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 100 | 69 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 71 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 12 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 23 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Akita during the whole year:
The hottest month in Akita is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -2°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Akita looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Akita is July with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 69%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Akita during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 112 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 19 rainy days and 215 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Akita during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 23 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Akita:
What is the hottest month in Akita?
The hottest month in Akita is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Akita?
The coldest month in Akita is January with minimum temperatures of -2°C.
Is Akita worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Akita could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Akita?
if you're looking to visit Akita when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 51 mm of rain.
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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.
