Wakayama, Japan Weather

  1. Wakayama, Japan Weather
  2. Current conditions
  3. Weather forecast
  4. Averages and extremes
  5. Yesterday's Data
  6. Temperature and possibility of rain in Wakayama over the next 12 hours
  7. Temperature and possibility of rain in Wakayama in the coming days
  8. Rainfall in Wakayama in the coming days
  9. Wakayama Weather Summary
  10. Weather averages by month
  11. Wakayama's weather
  12. Frequently asked questions
  13. Comments
Wakayama, Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
29°C
84.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 1,006 hPa

Feel like: 35 °C

Temperature: 29°C

Cloud: 29%

Humidity: 74%

Wind: SW - 5 km/h

Visibility: 15.82 km

Weather forecast

Wed
05 Aug
26°C / 36°C
Moderate Drizzle
Thu
06 Aug
26°C / 32°C
Drizzle
Fri
07 Aug
25°C / 30°C
Moderate Drizzle
Sat
08 Aug
24°C / 31°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Sun
09 Aug
24°C / 31°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
08:00 AM
24° / 29°
24° / 29°
Mainly Clear
74% 38 km/h
09:00 AM
24° / 28°
24° / 28°
Mainly Clear
77% 34 km/h
10:00 AM
23° / 28°
23° / 28°
Mainly Clear
77% 27 km/h
11:00 AM
23° / 27°
23° / 27°
Mainly Clear
79% 20 km/h
12:00 PM
24° / 27°
24° / 27°
Mainly Clear
83% 18 km/h
13:00 PM
24° / 26°
24° / 26°
Mainly Clear
86% 6 km/h
14:00 PM
23° / 26°
23° / 26°
Clear Sky
85% 8 km/h
15:00 PM
21° / 25°
21° / 25°
Clear Sky
76% 7 km/h
16:00 PM
20° / 25°
20° / 25°
Clear Sky
76% 4 km/h
17:00 PM
20° / 25°
20° / 25°
Clear Sky
77% 5 km/h
18:00 PM
21° / 24°
21° / 24°
Clear Sky
79% 9 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 31.8°C
  • Average low 24.7°C
  • Hottest day 36°C (05 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 22°C (11 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 77.63%
  • Days with precipitation 20 days
  • Highest precipitation 61 mm (28 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 31°C
  • Min: 25°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

Wakayama's weather

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 34ºC (93.2ºF), consider wearing:
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)

Temperature

Early
25°C / 30°C
Morning
24°C / 28°C
Afternoon
21°C / 25°C
Evening
21°C / 24°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 465
  • CO 549
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 37
  • O3 157
  • PM10 32
  • PM25 31
  • SO2 15
  • CH4 1,473

Sunrise / Sunset

20:12
09:57