What’s the climate like in Kōchi?
The current climate in Kōchi features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kōchi in recent years was 37°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in January 2016.
On average, Kōchi gets 2755 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Kōchi 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 Kōchi?
The best time to visit Kōchi for mild to warm weather is March up to May, October and November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kōchi.
Climate Table of Kōchi
The climate table of Kōchi 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) | 12 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 129 | 170 | 231 | 241 | 327 | 393 | 421 | 334 | 175 | 98 | 172 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,7 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
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: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2755 mm per year, averaging 230 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,2 cm per year
- Driest months: 64 mm in January, 98 mm in November and 129 mm in February
- Wettest months: 421 mm in August, 393 mm in July and 334 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kōchi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kōchi, 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 Kōchi
This graph shows how much rainfall Kōchi, 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 Kōchi
This graph shows how much snow Kōchi, 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 Kōchi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kōchi, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kōchi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kōchi, 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 Kōchi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kōchi, 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 Kōchi
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kōchi, 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 Kōchi by Month
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