When is the best time to go to Ōfunato
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ōfunato, 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 Ōfunato
Ōfunato weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ōfunato 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 42mm | 5.6hrs | 10.7hrs | 10°C |
Ōfunato's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.
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 Ōfunato.
January is in the winter in Ōfunato and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 57mm | 5.8hrs | 11.7hrs | 8°C |
February in Ōfunato is generally reasonably dry 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 Ōfunato.
February is in the winter in Ōfunato and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 84mm | 6.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 8°C |
The weather in March in Ōfunato is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōfunato for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Ōfunato and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 84mm 3.3 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 133mm | 6.6hrs | 14.1hrs | 9°C |
Ōfunato's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōfunato for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Ōfunato and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 133mm 5.2 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.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 140mm | 7.1hrs | 15.2hrs | 12°C |
May is a wet month in Ōfunato and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Ōfunato.
May is in the spring in Ōfunato and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 140mm 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 151mm | 5.5hrs | 10.7hrs | 16°C |
The climate in Ōfunato during June can be summarized as mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ōfunato, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Ōfunato and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 151mm 5.9 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.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 166mm | 5.1hrs | 11.7hrs | 20°C |
July in Ōfunato is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ōfunato, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Ōfunato and is typically the 6th warmest 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 166mm 6.5 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 195mm | 5.7hrs | 12.8hrs | 23°C |
The weather in August in Ōfunato is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōfunato, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Ōfunato and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 195mm 7.7 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 190mm | 4.7hrs | 14.1hrs | 22°C |
Ōfunato's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ōfunato, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ōfunato and is typically the 4th 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 190mm 7.5 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Ōfunato weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 132mm | 5.5hrs | 15.2hrs | 19°C |
October is a wet month in Ōfunato and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Ōfunato.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ōfunato and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 132mm 5.2 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 91mm | 5.2hrs | 10.7hrs | 16°C |
Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Ōfunato during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Ōfunato.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ōfunato and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 91mm 3.6 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 39mm | 5.1hrs | 11.7hrs | 13°C |
December in Ōfunato 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 Ōfunato.
December is in the winter in Ōfunato and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ōfunato with around 39mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ōfunato weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 26°C 78.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 39mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 5.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 2.9°C 37.2°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 195mm 7.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 22.8°C 73°F |
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