When is the best time to go to Kamakura
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kamakura, 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 Kamakura
Kamakura weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kamakura 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 63mm | 5.9hrs | 11hrs | 17°C |
Kamakura's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Kamakura.
January is in the winter in Kamakura and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kamakura with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 80mm | 5.5hrs | 11.8hrs | 16°C |
February in Kamakura is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
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 Kamakura.
February is in the winter in Kamakura and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kamakura with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Kamakura weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 135mm | 5.6hrs | 12.8hrs | 16°C |
The weather in March in Kamakura is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kamakura for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kamakura and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kamakura with around 135mm 5.3 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 150mm | 5.7hrs | 13.9hrs | 17°C |
Kamakura's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kamakura for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Kamakura and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kamakura with around 150mm 5.9 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 167mm | 6.2hrs | 14.9hrs | 20°C |
May is a wet month in Kamakura and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kamakura, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Kamakura and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kamakura with around 167mm 6.6 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 228mm | 4.4hrs | 11hrs | 22°C |
The climate in Kamakura during June can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.
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 Kamakura.
June is in the summer in Kamakura and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kamakura with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 149mm | 5.1hrs | 11.8hrs | 25°C |
July in Kamakura is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kamakura, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Kamakura and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kamakura with around 149mm 5.9 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 156mm | 6.6hrs | 12.8hrs | 26°C |
The weather in August in Kamakura is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kamakura for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Kamakura and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kamakura with around 156mm 6.2 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 211mm | 4.5hrs | 13.9hrs | 25°C |
Kamakura's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kamakura, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kamakura and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kamakura with around 211mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Kamakura weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 195mm | 4.6hrs | 14.9hrs | 23°C |
October is a wet month in Kamakura and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Kamakura.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kamakura and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kamakura with around 195mm 7.7 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 115mm | 5hrs | 11hrs | 21°C |
The climate in Kamakura during November can be summarized as mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kamakura.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kamakura and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kamakura with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Kamakura weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 59mm | 5.9hrs | 11.8hrs | 19°C |
December in Kamakura is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kamakura, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Kamakura and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kamakura with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kamakura weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 59mm 2.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 5.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 10.1°C 50.2°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 228mm 9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
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