When is the best time to go to Akita
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Akita, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Akita
Akita weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Akita are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 128mm | 1.8hrs | 10.7hrs |
The climate in Akita during January can be summarized as cold and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Akita for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Akita and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Akita with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 30 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 93mm | 2.8hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Akita is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Akita.
February is in the winter in Akita and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Akita with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 96mm | 4.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Akita is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Akita.
March is in the spring in Akita and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Akita with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 130mm | 6.5hrs | 14.1hrs |
Akita's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Akita.
April is in the spring in Akita and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Akita with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 112mm | 7hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a damp month in Akita and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Akita, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Akita and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Akita with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 116mm | 6.2hrs | 10.7hrs |
June in Akita is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Akita, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Akita and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Akita with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 183mm | 5.8hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Akita is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Akita, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Akita and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Akita with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 188mm | 6.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Akita is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Akita, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Akita and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Akita with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 181mm | 5.5hrs | 14.1hrs |
Akita's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Akita, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Akita and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Akita with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 148mm | 5.3hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a wet month in Akita and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Akita.
October is in the fall / autumn in Akita and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Akita with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 179mm | 3.2hrs | 10.7hrs |
The climate in Akita during November can be summarized as cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Akita for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Akita and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Akita with around 179mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 170mm | 1.9hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Akita is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Akita for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Akita and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Akita with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 29 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Akita weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 93mm 3.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 6.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 2.1°C 35.8°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 188mm 7.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24°C 75.2°F |
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