Town in Kanagawa, Japan
Kamakura weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Kamakura
Spring blossoms and Oct–Nov foliage are best. June rains bring hydrangeas and crowds; Jul–Aug is hot and humid; beaches fill on summer weekends.
Kamakura weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan8°66 mm
- Feb10°67 mm
- Mar14°115 mm
- Apr19°129 mm
- May24°142 mm
- Jun26°181 mm
- Jul30°180 mm
- Aug31°155 mm
- Sep28°215 mm
- Oct22°222 mm
- Nov17°97 mm
- Dec11°69 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C47°F | -1°C30°F | 66 mm | 77% | Cold |
| February | 10°C50°F | 0°C32°F | 67 mm | 77% | Cold |
| March | 14°C57°F | 3°C37°F | 115 mm | 77% | Cool |
| April | 19°C66°F | 8°C46°F | 129 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| May | 24°C74°F | 14°C56°F | 142 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| June | 26°C80°F | 18°C65°F | 181 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| July | 30°C86°F | 22°C72°F | 180 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| August | 31°C88°F | 23°C74°F | 155 mm | 82% | Hot & humid |
| September | 28°C82°F | 20°C67°F | 215 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| October | 22°C71°F | 13°C56°F | 222 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| November | 17°C62°F | 7°C45°F | 97 mm | 82% | Cool |
| December | 11°C52°F | 2°C35°F | 69 mm | 80% | Cool |
Best months across Japan
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Kyoto | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Osaka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Hiroshima | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Nara | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Sapporo | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Okinawa | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakone | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | Aug (24°C) |
| Fukuoka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Kawaguchiko | Oct–Feb | Aug (26°C) |
| Niseko | Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar | Aug (24°C) |
| Yokohama | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kanazawa | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Takayama | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Nagoya | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Nikko | May, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Kamakura | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kobe | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakuba | Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Ishigaki | Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Nagasaki | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Shirakawa-go | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Miyakojima | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hakodate | Jun–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Otaru | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Beppu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Matsumoto | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Koyasan | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (27°C) |
| Furano | Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug | Aug (25°C) |
| Sendai | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Kamakura?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Spring blossoms and Oct–Nov foliage are best. June rains bring hydrangeas and crowds; Jul–Aug is hot and humid; beaches fill on summer weekends.
When is the rainy season in Kamakura?
Rain peaks in October with about 222 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Oct.
What is the hottest month in Kamakura?
August, with average highs of 31°C (88°F).
How cold does Kamakura get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -1°C (30°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.5°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.