When to visit
Wakayama?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Wakayama
Wakayama Prefecture · Japan

The best time to visit Wakayama is April, October, November, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
62

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
22–28°C
Warm nights
Feels like
25–32°C
Humid
Precipitation
172mm
Torrential rain · 13 days
Sunshine
8.8h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
80%
Humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
67
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep67OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score403848704845323462767545
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyRainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyRainyMildCold
Temperature3–9°C3–10°C6–14°C10–18°C15–22°C19–25°C24–29°C25–31°C22–28°C16–22°C11–17°C6–11°C
Feels like-1–5°C-1–7°C3–12°C8–17°C14–23°C21–28°C27–34°C30–36°C25–32°C15–22°C9–16°C2–8°C
Precipitation58mm
7 days
78mm
7 days
132mm
11 days
153mm
10 days
215mm
11 days
235mm
12 days
218mm
15 days
163mm
12 days
172mm
13 days
166mm
9 days
100mm
6 days
47mm
7 days
Sunshine7.3h
☀︎ 72%
7.7h
☀︎ 71%
8.5h
☀︎ 71%
8.7h
☀︎ 67%
8.1h
☀︎ 58%
6.8h
☀︎ 47%
8.4h
☀︎ 59%
10.5h
☀︎ 79%
8.8h
☀︎ 71%
8.4h
☀︎ 74%
8.0h
☀︎ 77%
8.2h
☀︎ 82%
WindN · 22 km/hN · 22 km/hN · 21 km/hN · 21 km/hSW · 20 km/hSW · 19 km/hSW · 20 km/hSW · 19 km/hE · 17 km/hNE · 18 km/hN · 19 km/hNW · 22 km/h
Humidity (%)69%70%73%73%77%84%85%80%80%74%73%66%
Day length10.2h11.0h12.0h13.0h13.9h14.4h14.2h13.4h12.4h11.3h10.4h9.9h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Nachi Fire Festival
Autumn Foliage
Cherry Blossom Season
Kishū Tōshō-gū Grand Festival
Koyasan Mando-e (Lantern Festival)
Wakayama Castle Festival
Wakayama City Fireworks Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Nachi Fire FestivalreligiousSignature event
    July· 50k+ visitors

    Experience the awe-inspiring Nachi Fire Festival, one of Japan's three great fire festivals, held annually at Kumano Nac…

  • Autumn Foliagenature
    October, November· 50k+ visitors

    Marvel at the vibrant autumn foliage (koyo) that transforms Wakayama's landscapes, especially around Koyasan and the Kum…

  • Cherry Blossom Seasonnature
    April· 50k+ visitors

    Experience the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms as they bloom across Wakayama, particularly stunning around Wakayama…

  • Kishū Tōshō-gū Grand Festivalreligious
    May· 5k+ visitors

    Witness the dramatic Kishū Tōshō-gū Grand Festival, a vibrant procession featuring portable shrines (mikoshi) carried do…

  • Koyasan Mando-e (Lantern Festival)religious
    August· 5k+ visitors

    Visit Koyasan for the Mando-e Lantern Festival, where thousands of lanterns illuminate the sacred Okunoin cemetery, crea…

  • Wakayama Castle Festivalfestival
    May· 5k+ visitors

    Join the festivities at the Wakayama Castle Festival, a local celebration featuring parades, traditional performances, a…

  • Wakayama City Fireworks Festivalfestival
    August· 5k+ visitors

    Enjoy a spectacular display at the Wakayama City Fireworks Festival, typically held over Wakayama Bay. This popular summ…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Wakayama?

The best time to visit Wakayama is April, October, November, September, with temperatures between 10 °C and 28 °C. The best month is April. April is low season.

What is the weather like in Wakayama?

Wakayama has a climate with an overall score of 5.1/10. Annual temperatures range from 3 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Wakayama?

The hottest month in Wakayama is August, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 25 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Wakayama?

The rainiest month in Wakayama is June, with an average of 235 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Wakayama?

Peak season in Wakayama is March, August. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Wakayama?

Shoulder season in Wakayama falls in May, July, September, October, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.