When is the best time to go to Kōchi
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kōchi, 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 Kōchi
Kōchi weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kōchi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 61mm | 6hrs | 11.1hrs |
Kōchi's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōchi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Kōchi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kōchi with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 86mm | 5.9hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Kōchi is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
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 Kōchi.
February is in the winter in Kōchi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kōchi with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 143mm | 6.2hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Kōchi is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōchi for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kōchi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kōchi with around 143mm 5.6 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.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 246mm | 6.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
Kōchi's weather in April is typically mild and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōchi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Kōchi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kōchi with around 246mm 9.7 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 242mm | 6.4hrs | 14.7hrs |
May is a very wet month in Kōchi and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kōchi, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Kōchi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kōchi with around 242mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 355mm | 5.2hrs | 11.1hrs |
Warm, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Kōchi during the month of June
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 Kōchi.
June is in the summer in Kōchi 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 Kōchi with around 355mm 14 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 272mm | 6.4hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Kōchi is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kōchi, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Kōchi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kōchi with around 272mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 291mm | 7.2hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Kōchi is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kōchi, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Kōchi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kōchi with around 291mm 11.4 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 313mm | 5.7hrs | 13.8hrs |
Kōchi's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kōchi, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kōchi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kōchi with around 313mm 12.3 inches of rain making it a very 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 161mm | 6hrs | 14.7hrs |
October is a wet month in Kōchi and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kōchi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kōchi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kōchi with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 119mm | 5.8hrs | 11.1hrs |
Kōchi's weather in November is typically mild and damp in nature.
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 Kōchi.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kōchi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kōchi with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 46mm | 6hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Kōchi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kōchi, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Kōchi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kōchi with around 46mm 1.8 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kōchi weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 46mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9.4°C 48.9°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 355mm 14ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
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