When is the best time to go to Minamata
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Minamata, 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 Minamata
Minamata weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Minamata 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 | 84mm | 4hrs | 11.2hrs | 19°C |
The climate in Minamata 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 Minamata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Minamata and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Minamata with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 93mm | 4.5hrs | 11.9hrs | 18°C |
February in Minamata 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 Minamata.
February is in the winter in Minamata and is typically the 2nd 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Minamata with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Minamata weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 142mm | 5.3hrs | 12.7hrs | 18°C |
The weather in March in Minamata is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Minamata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Minamata and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Minamata with around 142mm 5.6 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 189mm | 5.6hrs | 13.8hrs | 19°C |
Minamata'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 Minamata for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Minamata and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Minamata with around 189mm 7.4 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 222mm | 5.9hrs | 14.6hrs | 21°C |
May is a very wet month in Minamata and the temperature is generally warm.
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 Minamata.
May is in the spring in Minamata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Minamata with around 222mm 8.7 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 410mm | 4.8hrs | 11.2hrs | 23°C |
Minamata's weather in June is typically warm, humid and very 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 Minamata.
June is in the summer in Minamata and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Minamata with around 410mm 16.1 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 393mm | 6.3hrs | 11.9hrs | 26°C |
July in Minamata is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
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 Minamata.
July is in the summer in Minamata and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Minamata with around 393mm 15.5 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 212mm | 7.2hrs | 12.7hrs | 28°C |
The weather in August in Minamata is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Minamata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Minamata and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Minamata with around 212mm 8.3 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 190mm | 5.9hrs | 13.8hrs | 27°C |
Minamata's weather in September is typically hot, humid 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 a good time to visit Minamata.
September is in the fall / autumn in Minamata and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Minamata with around 190mm 7.5 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Minamata weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 97mm | 6.1hrs | 14.6hrs | 25°C |
October is a a little damp month in Minamata and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Minamata, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Minamata and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Minamata with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 84mm | 5.1hrs | 11.2hrs | 23°C |
November in Minamata is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Minamata, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Minamata and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Minamata with around 84mm 3.3 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Minamata weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 68mm | 4.3hrs | 11.9hrs | 21°C |
December in Minamata is generally reasonably dry 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 Minamata.
December is in the winter in Minamata 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 (38°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Minamata with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Minamata weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 68mm 2.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9.4°C 48.9°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 410mm 16.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
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