Wakayama, Japan Weather

Wakayama,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
27°C
80.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 1,006 hPa

Feel like: 32 °C

Temperature: 27°C

Cloud: 29%

Humidity: 78%

Wind: NE - 4 km/h

Visibility: 24.42 km

Weather forecast

Thu
06 Aug
26°C / 34°C
Mainly Clear
Fri
07 Aug
24°C / 31°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Sat
08 Aug
23°C / 29°C
Overcast
Sun
09 Aug
24°C / 30°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Mon
10 Aug
24°C / 30°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
14:00 PM
23° / 27°
23° / 27°
Mainly Clear
78% 8 km/h
15:00 PM
23° / 27°
23° / 27°
Clear Sky
80% 12 km/h
16:00 PM
23° / 26°
23° / 26°
Clear Sky
82% 16 km/h
17:00 PM
23° / 26°
23° / 26°
Clear Sky
83% 15 km/h
18:00 PM
23° / 26°
23° / 26°
Clear Sky
82% 9 km/h
19:00 PM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Clear Sky
81% 12 km/h
20:00 PM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Clear Sky
82% 16 km/h
21:00 PM
23° / 26°
23° / 26°
Clear Sky
82% 16 km/h
22:00 PM
23° / 27°
23° / 27°
Clear Sky
77% 17 km/h
23:00 PM
23° / 29°
23° / 29°
Clear Sky
71% 20 km/h
00:00 AM
23° / 31°
23° / 31°
Clear Sky
64% 22 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 30.77°C
  • Average low 23.5°C
  • Hottest day 35°C (21 July 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (19 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 72.9%
  • Days with precipitation 21 days
  • Highest precipitation 61 mm (28 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 33°C
  • Min: 23°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 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 35ºC (95.0ºF), consider wearing:
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- UV-blocking sunglasses
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)

Temperature

Early
23°C / 32°C
Morning
24°C / 30°C
Afternoon
23°C / 27°C
Evening
23°C / 26°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 504
  • CO 520
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 26
  • O3 37
  • PM10 17
  • PM25 16
  • SO2 14
  • CH4 2,003

Sunrise / Sunset

20:13
09:56