What’s the climate like in Okayama?
The current climate in Okayama features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Okayama in recent years was 38°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2016.
On average, Okayama gets 1129 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Okayama 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 Okayama?
The best time to visit Okayama for sunny weather is April, May, October and November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Okayama. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Okayama
The climate table of Okayama 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 12 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 28 | 80 | 100 | 91 | 165 | 180 | 130 | 138 | 91 | 49 | 43 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,6 | 0,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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: 33°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1129 mm per year, averaging 94 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,5 cm per year
- Driest months: 28 mm in February, 34 mm in January and 43 mm in December
- Wettest months: 180 mm in July, 165 mm in June and 138 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Okayama
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Okayama, 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 Okayama
This graph shows how much rainfall Okayama, 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 Okayama
This graph shows how much snow Okayama, 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 Okayama
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Okayama, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Okayama
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Okayama, 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 Okayama
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Okayama, 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 Okayama
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Okayama, 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 Okayama by Month
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