What’s the climate like in Akita?
The current climate in Akita features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Akita in recent years was 38°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in February 2014.
On average, Akita gets 1939 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 217 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Akita runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Japan? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or explore other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Akita?
The best time to visit Akita for mild to warm weather is April up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Akita.
Climate Table of Akita
The climate table of Akita shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 187 | 299 | 109 | 124 | 145 | 129 | 131 | 285 | 132 | 127 | 110 | 161 |
| Snow (cm) | 82 | 70 | 9,7 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,0 | 50 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1939 mm per year, averaging 162 mm per month
- Snowfall: 217 cm per year
- Driest months: 109 mm in March, 110 mm in November and 124 mm in April
- Wettest months: 299 mm in February, 285 mm in August and 187 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Akita
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Akita, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Akita
This graph shows how much rainfall Akita, Japan, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Akita
This graph shows how much snow Akita, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Akita
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Akita, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Akita
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Akita, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Akita
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Akita, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Akita
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Akita, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Akita by Month
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