Back to destinations
AI-generated illustrative scene; not a photograph of this destination
AI-generated
Japan

Hagi weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Hagi at a glance

Best time
May – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 34°
Warmest sea
Aug · 27.3°
Sunshine a year
1,950 h
Rain a year
1,629 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+9
Elevation
31 m

Climate in Hagi

Hagi has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year, Hagi is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Hagi

The best time to visit Hagi is from May to October. In August, September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from October to November. In August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is July with 261 mm of precipitation.

Hagi through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Hagi in spring

Mar – May

37

Poor

  • 15–26 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 6.2 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Hagi in summer

Jun – Aug

65

Good

  • 29–34 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Hagi in autumn

Sep – Nov

61

Good

  • 18–29 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Hagi in winter

Dec – Feb

15

Poor

  • 9–12 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 3.9 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Oct

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hagi for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

73

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – October

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 24°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

06:1917:41

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:03–06:52 · evening 17:07–17:57
Blue hour
Morning 05:53–06:03 · evening 17:57–18:07

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 Hagi compared with home

Home:

Loading the climate at home …

Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 22°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°21°
Night-time low16°10°
Sea24°22°
Daylight11.9 h10.9 h

What is the weather like in Hagi in October?

In October, Hagi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hagi.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 23 min06:19 – 17:41
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
50 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+9offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %80 %
  • Seaweight 25 %87 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Hagi

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs

October and September bring similar holiday weather to Hagi (score 73 and 77). In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in September. September has 4 more rainy days.

October vs September, Hagi
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score7377
Daytime high24°29°
Night-time low13°20°
Sea23.1°25.9°
Sunshine5.7 h5.6 h
Rainy days8better12
Rainfall93 mmbetter184 mm
Muggy days3better19

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Hagi month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

13January9° · Sea 15° · 3.6 h

In January, Hagi is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in January
16February11° · Sea 14° · 4.4 h

In February, Hagi is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in February
18March15° · Sea 14° · 5.5 h

In March, Hagi is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in March
32April21° · Sea 15° · 6.4 h

In April, Hagi is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in April
62May26° · Sea 18° · 6.8 h

In May, Hagi is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in May
63June29° · Sea 21° · 5.2 h

In June, Hagi is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 229 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in June
66July32° · Sea 25° · 5.6 h

In July, Hagi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 261 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in July
65August34° · Sea 27° · 6.8 h

In August, Hagi is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 183 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in August
77September29° · Sea 26° · 5.6 h

In September, Hagi is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 184 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in September
73October24° · Sea 23° · 5.7 h

In October, Hagi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in October
32November18° · Sea 21° · 4.7 h

In November, Hagi is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in November
17December12° · Sea 18° · 3.8 h

In December, Hagi is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hagi.

Hagi in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Hagi

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 96 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 24°Night 13°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan139°1°15.3°3.6 h1166
FebruaryFeb1611°2°13.9°4.4 h1073
MarchMar1815°4°13.9°5.5 h11114
AprilApr3221°9°15.2°6.4 h10126
MayMay6226°14°17.8°6.8 h10145
JuneJun6329°19°21.1°5.2 h14229
JulyJul6632°23°24.6°5.6 h16261
AugustAug6534°24°27.3°6.8 h13183
SeptemberSep7729°20°25.9°5.6 h12184
OctoberOct7324°13°23.1°5.7 h893
NovemberNov3218°7°20.6°4.7 h887
DecemberDec1712°3°17.8°3.8 h1069

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

34.40° N, 131.42° E · 31 m · Asia/Tokyo

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Hagi

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October23.1°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 22.1 – 24.0 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.1°8 in 10 years 22.1° – 24.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Hagi ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 27.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

From November to February 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 25.6 and 28.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.3°14.5°16.0°cold
FebruaryFeb13.9°13.1°14.6°cold
MarchMar13.9°13.1°14.6°cold
AprilApr15.2°14.4°16.1°cold
MayMay17.8°16.9°18.6°fresh
JuneJun21.1°20.4°21.9°refreshing
JulyJul24.6°23.1°25.7°pleasant
AugustAug27.3°25.6°28.5°warm
SeptemberSep25.9°24.6°27.0°pleasant
OctoberOct23.1°22.1°24.0°pleasant
NovemberNov20.6°20.1°21.4°refreshing
DecemberDec17.8°17.2°18.4°fresh
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Hagi

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,950 hours
Sunniest month
May · 6.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 3.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.7 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 50 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Hagi, 50 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Hagi: 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.

Per year
1,629 mm on 134 days
Wettest month
Jul · 261 mm
Driest month
Jan · 66 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 93 mm

In October, Hagi has about 8 rainy days with 93 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Hagi

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 25 min
Fair skin
about 30 min
Light brown skin
about 45 min
Olive skin
about 55 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Hagi

How breezy and how cloudy Hagi 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.

Year average
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Hagi typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
62 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Oct · 50 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 50 %Sunshine 5.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Hagi: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Hagi

How often the day gets hot in Hagi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
78 days
Hottest month
Aug · 34 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Hagi has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 24 °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

Planning a trip to Hagi

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Hagi 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.

Hagi has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    28

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    62

    Good

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    65

    Good

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    73

    GoodBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    15

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 11 h 50 min
Distance
9,380 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

Hagi 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

Compare & alternatives

Compare with another place
Compare

Hagi compared

Put Hagi side by side with another destination.

Nearby:
Compare with home:

Hagi vs Yamaguchi

In October Hagi has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs 64). During the day Yamaguchi is 1 °C cooler than Hagi.

Hagi vs Yamaguchi, in October
in OctoberHagiYamaguchi
Holiday weather score7364
Daytime high24°23°
Sea23°no sea nearby
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days88
Best timeMay – OctApr – May, Oct – Nov

Through the year

OctoberHagi 24°Yamaguchi 23°
HagiYamaguchi
Go to Yamaguchi
Best places in the country
Ranking

Japan in October: the best places

In October, Hagi ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Sasebo24°24°82
  2. 2Hiroshima24°23°81
  3. 3Kure23°23°81
  4. 4Fukuoka24°23°81
  5. 5Nagasaki24°24°81
  6. 6Minamata25°25°81
  7. 7Yamaguchi23°80
  8. 8Ube24°23°80
  9. 22HagiThis page24°23°73
All destinations: Japan
Places nearby

Near Hagi

Other destinations close by.

Places with a similar climate

Places with a climate like Hagi

Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Hagi's – good alternatives.

  1. 84 % similar79ImabariJapan24°24°Best time: Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov
  2. 84 % similar74TokushimaJapan23°24°Best time: Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov
  3. 84 % similar68NarutoJapan23°24°Best time: Jun – Oct
  4. 83 % similar75WakayamaJapan24°24°Best time: Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov

Frequently asked questions about Hagi

When is the best time to visit Hagi?

The best time to visit Hagi is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Hagi?

The sea temperature in Hagi ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 27.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Hagi in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Hagi?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Hagi?

The wettest month is July with 261 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 66 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Hagi get?

Hagi gets around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.8 hours a day; in January there are 3.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Hagi in?

Hagi is on UTC+9 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Hagi?

A nonstop flight from London to Hagi takes about 11 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,380 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Hagi?

Hagi 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 Hagi?

Hagi has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 62, summer holidays 65, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 15.