Wakayama, Japan Weather

Wakayama,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
19°C
66.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Moderate Rain

Pressure: 1,017 hPa

Feel like: 22 °C

Temperature: 19°C

Cloud: 76%

Humidity: 96%

Wind: NE - 3 km/h

Visibility: 1.96 km

Weather forecast

Sat
24 Oct
20°C / 25°C
Moderate Rain
Sun
25 Oct
20°C / 25°C
Violent Rain Showers
Mon
26 Oct
17°C / 25°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Tue
27 Oct
10°C / 17°C
Overcast
Wed
28 Oct
10°C / 19°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
19:00 PM
19° / 19°
19° / 19°
Moderate Rain
96% 15 km/h
20:00 PM
19° / 19°
19° / 19°
Heavy Rain
96% 18 km/h
21:00 PM
19° / 20°
19° / 20°
Moderate Rain
96% 14 km/h
22:00 PM
19° / 20°
19° / 20°
Moderate Rain
96% 14 km/h
23:00 PM
19° / 20°
19° / 20°
Slight Rain
96% 14 km/h
00:00 AM
21° / 22°
21° / 22°
Moderate Drizzle
94% 12 km/h
01:00 AM
22° / 23°
22° / 23°
Mainly Clear
93% 13 km/h
02:00 AM
23° / 24°
23° / 24°
Partly Cloudy
91% 38 km/h
03:00 AM
23° / 25°
23° / 25°
Moderate Drizzle
91% 45 km/h
04:00 AM
23° / 25°
23° / 25°
Moderate Rain
91% 43 km/h
05:00 AM
23° / 25°
23° / 25°
Drizzle
89% 51 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 21.23°C
  • Average low 14.4°C
  • Hottest day 27°C (20 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (06 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 68.93%
  • Days with precipitation 20 days
  • Highest precipitation 65 mm (25 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 21°C
  • Min: 14°C
  • Total Precipitation: 1 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Wakayama over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Wakayama in the coming days

Rainfall in Wakayama in the coming days

Wakayama Climate Summary

Wakayama features a Humid subtropical, no dry season (Köppen classification: Cfa), with an average annual temperature of 16.97ºC (62.55ºF), which is about 1.78% higher than the national average for Japan. Annually, the city experiences approximately 57.45 millimeters (2.26 inches) of rainfall, spread across 110.9 rainy days, accounting for 30.38% of the year.

Longitude 34.2303678
Latitude 135.1707405
Yearly high temperature 18.61ºC (65.5ºF)
Yearly low temperature 14.2ºC (57.56ºF)
Hottest month August 29.6ºC (85.28ºF)
Coldest month January 4.8ºC (40.64ºF)
Yearly precip 57.45mm (2.26in)
Days with rainfall 110.9 days (30.38%)
Driest month November (70.93%)
Wettest month July (83.23%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 8.43° / 4.8° 7.27 days
February 9.11° / 4.81° 7.45 days
March 12.3° / 7.23° 7.55 days
April 16.57° / 11.27° 7.82 days
May 21.11° / 15.89° 6.82 days
June 23.92° / 19.59° 11.64 days
July 27.5° / 23.52° 14.18 days
August 29.6° / 25.25° 13.36 days
September 26.44° / 22.01° 11.45 days
October 21.38° / 16.98° 7.18 days
November 16.19° / 12.07° 7.0 days
December 10.74° / 6.98° 9.18 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Wakayama?

August has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 29.6ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 4.8ºC).

2. What should I wear in Wakayama today?

For today's very hot weather in Wakayama, with the high temperatures above 26ºC (78.8ºF), consider wearing:
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton

Temperature

Early
13°C / 20°C
Morning
17°C / 19°C
Afternoon
18°C / 19°C
Evening
19°C / 20°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 487
  • CO 250
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 35
  • O3 34
  • PM10 5
  • PM25 4
  • SO2 13
  • CH4 1,808

Sunrise / Sunset

21:11
08:14