When is the best time to go to Ōita

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ōita, 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.

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Ōita weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ōita 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

Ōita January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 50mm 4.8hrs 11.1hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Ōita and the temperature is generally 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 Ōita.

January is in the winter in Ōita 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 Ōita with around 50mm 2 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in January »

February

Ōita February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 71mm 5.1hrs 11.8hrs

February in Ōita is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōita for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ōita and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ōita with around 71mm 2.8 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in February »

March

Ōita March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 106mm 5.7hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Ōita is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōita for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Ōita 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 (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ōita with around 106mm 4.2 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in March »

April

Ōita April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 146mm 6hrs 13.8hrs

Ōita'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 Ōita.

April is in the spring in Ōita and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ōita with around 146mm 5.8 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in April »

May

Ōita May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 168mm 6.2hrs 14.7hrs

May is a wet month in Ōita and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ōita, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Ōita and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ōita with around 168mm 6.6 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in May »

June

Ōita June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 285mm 5hrs 11.1hrs

The weather in June in Ōita is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ōita, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Ōita 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 Ōita with around 285mm 11.2 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in June »

July

Ōita July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 261mm 6.2hrs 11.8hrs

July in Ōita is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōita for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Ōita 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 Ōita with around 261mm 10.3 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in July »

August

Ōita August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 182mm 6.9hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Ōita is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōita for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Ōita 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 (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ōita with around 182mm 7.2 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in August »

September

Ōita September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 219mm 5.4hrs 13.8hrs

Ōita's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōita, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ōita 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 (67°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ōita with around 219mm 8.6 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in September »

October

Ōita October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 130mm 5.7hrs 14.7hrs

October is a wet month in Ōita and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ōita, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ōita and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ōita with around 130mm 5.1 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in October »

November

Ōita November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 64mm 5.1hrs 11.1hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Ōita and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōita, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ōita 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 (46°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ōita with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in November »

December

Ōita December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 36mm 4.9hrs 11.8hrs

December in Ōita is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōita, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Ōita and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Ōita with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōita weather in December »

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Ōita weather stats

Ōita weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: December 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: August 6.9hrs
Coldest month: January 9.5°C 49.1°F
Wettest month: June 285mm 11.2ins
Warmest sea: August 27.8°C 82°F
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