When is the best time to go to Gōtsu
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gōtsu, 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 Gōtsu
Gōtsu weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gōtsu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 99mm | 2.9hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Gōtsu during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gōtsu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Gōtsu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 90mm | 3.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Gōtsu is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gōtsu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Gōtsu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 116mm | 5.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Gōtsu is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gōtsu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Gōtsu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 141mm | 6.4hrs | 13.9hrs |
Gōtsu's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gōtsu.
April is in the spring in Gōtsu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 143mm | 7.1hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a wet month in Gōtsu and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gōtsu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Gōtsu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 227mm | 5.8hrs | 11hrs |
Gōtsu's weather in June is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gōtsu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Gōtsu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 227mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 278mm | 6.1hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Gōtsu is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gōtsu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Gōtsu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 278mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 140mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Gōtsu is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gōtsu, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Gōtsu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 204mm | 5.6hrs | 13.9hrs |
Gōtsu's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gōtsu, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Gōtsu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 204mm 8 inches of rain making it a very 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 118mm | 5.8hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a damp month in Gōtsu and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gōtsu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gōtsu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 118mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 103mm | 4.4hrs | 11hrs |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in Gōtsu during the month of November
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 Gōtsu.
November is in the fall / autumn in Gōtsu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 103mm 4.1 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 95mm | 3.3hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Gōtsu is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gōtsu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Gōtsu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gōtsu with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Gōtsu weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 90mm 3.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.9°C 44.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 278mm 10.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
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