AI-generatedAkita at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,530 h
- Rain a year
- 1,626 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Akita
Akita has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year, Akita is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Akita
The best time to visit Akita is from May to July and from September to October. In September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 26.0 °C in August, but rain or cool air gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is frequent in August and from November to April; the wettest month is August with 195 mm.
Akita through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Akita in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Akita in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Akita in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 12–26 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Akita in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Nov – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – July, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
05:4817:02
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:32–06:25 · evening 16:25–17:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:21–05:32 · evening 17:19–17:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Akita compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The sea cools from 23° to 19°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 7° |
| Sea | 23° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Akita in October?
In October, Akita is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 156 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Akita.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min05:48 – 17:02
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %28 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Akita
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Akita: score 74 against 64. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in June. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 74better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 16° |
| Sea | 21.2° | 18.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 156 mm | 120 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 5 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Akita month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January3° · Sea 12° · 1.3 h
In January, Akita is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 20 days, totalling 104 mm; on about 15 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in January2February4° · Sea 10° · 2.3 h
In February, Akita is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 81 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in February7March8° · Sea 9° · 3.9 h
In March, Akita is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 103 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in March50April14° · Sea 10° · 5.6 h
In April, Akita is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in April71May20° · Sea 14° · 6.0 h
In May, Akita is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in May74June24° · Sea 19° · 6.0 h
In June, Akita is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in June61July27° · Sea 23° · 4.8 h
In July, Akita is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 185 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in July51August29° · Sea 26° · 6.0 h
In August, Akita is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 195 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in August68September26° · Sea 25° · 5.4 h
In September, Akita is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 170 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in September64October19° · Sea 21° · 4.6 h
In October, Akita is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 156 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in October22November12° · Sea 18° · 2.8 h
In November, Akita is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 153 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in November0December6° · Sea 14° · 1.5 h
In December, Akita is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 146 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Akita.
Akita in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Akita
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 70 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 3° | −2° | 11.5° | 1.3 h | 20 | 104 |
| FebruaryFeb | 2 | 4° | −2° | 9.6° | 2.3 h | 17 | 81 |
| MarchMar | 7 | 8° | 1° | 8.9° | 3.9 h | 16 | 103 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 14° | 5° | 10.2° | 5.6 h | 13 | 99 |
| MayMay | 71 | 20° | 11° | 13.9° | 6.0 h | 13 | 116 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 24° | 16° | 18.8° | 6.0 h | 12 | 120 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 27° | 21° | 22.8° | 4.8 h | 15 | 185 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 29° | 22° | 26.0° | 6.0 h | 15 | 195 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 26° | 17° | 24.8° | 5.4 h | 13 | 170 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 19° | 11° | 21.2° | 4.6 h | 14 | 156 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 12° | 5° | 17.6° | 2.8 h | 18 | 153 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 6° | 0° | 14.3° | 1.5 h | 22 | 146 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Akita
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.2 – 22.4 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Akita ranges from 8.9 °C in March to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to October.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.8 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11.5° | 10.6° | 12.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.6° | 9.0° | 10.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.9° | 8.3° | 9.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.2° | 9.4° | 11.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 13.9° | 13.0° | 15.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 18.8° | 17.9° | 19.8° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 22.8° | 21.6° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 26.0° | 24.8° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.8° | 23.3° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.2° | 20.2° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 17.6° | 16.8° | 18.2° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 14.3° | 13.6° | 15.2° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Akita
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Akita, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Akita: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Akita has about 14 rainy days with 156 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Akita
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Akita
How breezy and how cloudy Akita is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Akita typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Akita: variable cloud, with about 4.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Akita
How often the day gets hot in Akita (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Akita has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Akita
When Akita is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Akita.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Akita
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Akita in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Akita has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- 9,180 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Japan
- Currency
- Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Language
- Japanese
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 100 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +81
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 100 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Akita lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Akita vs Morioka
In October the holiday weather in Akita and Morioka is about equally good (score 64 vs 67). During the day Morioka is 1 °C cooler than Akita.
| in October | Akita | Morioka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Sea | 21° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Jul, Sep – Oct | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Akita ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Akita
When is the best time to visit Akita?
The best time to visit Akita is from May to July and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Akita?
The sea temperature in Akita ranges from 8.9 °C in March to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to October.
Can you swim in Akita in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Akita?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Akita?
Rain is frequent in August and from November to April; the wettest month is August with 195 mm. The driest month is February with 81 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Akita get?
Akita gets around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.0 hours a day; in January there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Akita in?
Akita is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Akita?
A nonstop flight from London to Akita takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,180 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Akita?
Akita lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Akita?
Akita has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 72, summer holidays 55, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 0.