Region in Wakayama, Japan
Kumano Kodo weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Kumano Kodo
Mar–May and Oct–Nov are clear and mild. Jun–Jul is rainy; Aug–Sep brings heat, typhoons and leeches; Dec–Feb is cold, with frost on high stages.
Kumano Kodo weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan7°77 mm
- Feb9°95 mm
- Mar13°140 mm
- Apr18°173 mm
- May23°204 mm
- Jun26°269 mm
- Jul30°262 mm
- Aug30°246 mm
- Sep27°304 mm
- Oct22°253 mm
- Nov16°121 mm
- Dec10°86 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C45°F | 0°C32°F | 77 mm | 87% | Cold |
| February | 9°C49°F | 1°C33°F | 95 mm | 85% | Cold |
| March | 13°C55°F | 3°C37°F | 140 mm | 82% | Cool |
| April | 18°C65°F | 8°C46°F | 173 mm | 81% | Rainy |
| May | 23°C73°F | 13°C55°F | 204 mm | 81% | Rainy |
| June | 26°C79°F | 18°C64°F | 269 mm | 85% | Rainy |
| July | 30°C85°F | 22°C72°F | 262 mm | 86% | Rainy |
| August | 30°C87°F | 23°C73°F | 246 mm | 85% | Rainy |
| September | 27°C81°F | 19°C67°F | 304 mm | 86% | Very wet |
| October | 22°C71°F | 13°C56°F | 253 mm | 86% | Rainy |
| November | 16°C61°F | 8°C46°F | 121 mm | 86% | Cool |
| December | 10°C50°F | 2°C36°F | 86 mm | 87% | Cold |
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) |
| Kumano Kodo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Kumano Kodo?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mar–May and Oct–Nov are clear and mild. Jun–Jul is rainy; Aug–Sep brings heat, typhoons and leeches; Dec–Feb is cold, with frost on high stages.
When is the rainy season in Kumano Kodo?
Rain peaks in September with about 304 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Apr–Oct.
What is the hottest month in Kumano Kodo?
August, with average highs of 30°C (87°F).
How cold does Kumano Kodo get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 0°C (32°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau
- Kumano Travel
- Wakayama Prefecture Tourism
- Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau: luggage shuttle
- Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau: Kii-Tanabe–Hongu–Hosshinmon-oji bus timetable
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 1.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.