AI-generatedIshinomaki at a glance
- Best time
- Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 23.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,870 h
- Rain a year
- 1,195 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Ishinomaki
Ishinomaki has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year, Ishinomaki is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ishinomaki
The best time to visit Ishinomaki is from August to September. In August and September, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 23.8 °C in August, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in October. The wettest month is July with 156 mm of precipitation.
Ishinomaki through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ishinomaki in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–19 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Ishinomaki in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–28 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Ishinomaki in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 14–25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Ishinomaki in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–9 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: August – September
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:4216:58
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 05:26–06:18 · evening 16:23–17:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:16–05:26 · evening 17:15–17:25
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 Ishinomaki 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 17° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 18°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 10° |
| Sea | 21° | 18° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Ishinomaki in October?
In October, Ishinomaki is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min05:42 – 16:58
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %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 35 %12 %
- Seaweight 25 %36 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ishinomaki
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Ishinomaki: score 73 against 30. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 22° |
| Sea | 19.5° | 23.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 4.9 h |
| Rainy days | 10better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 136 mm | 136 mm |
| Muggy days | 1better | 28 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ishinomaki month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January6° · Sea 11° · 4.7 h
In January, Ishinomaki is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in January24February7° · Sea 9° · 5.4 h
In February, Ishinomaki is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in February20March10° · Sea 8° · 5.8 h
In March, Ishinomaki is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in March22April15° · Sea 10° · 6.5 h
In April, Ishinomaki is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in April24May19° · Sea 13° · 6.3 h
In May, Ishinomaki is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in May39June22° · Sea 18° · 5.1 h
In June, Ishinomaki is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in June59July26° · Sea 21° · 4.4 h
In July, Ishinomaki is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 156 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in July73August28° · Sea 24° · 4.9 h
In August, Ishinomaki is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 136 mm in total. On about 6 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 Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in August68September25° · Sea 23° · 4.5 h
In September, Ishinomaki is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 139 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in September30October20° · Sea 20° · 4.9 h
In October, Ishinomaki is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in October20November14° · Sea 17° · 4.8 h
In November, Ishinomaki is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in November17December9° · Sea 14° · 4.3 h
In December, Ishinomaki is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ishinomaki.
Ishinomaki in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ishinomaki
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (0°), 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 73 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 20 | 6° | 0° | 11.3° | 4.7 h | 8 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 7° | 0° | 9.0° | 5.4 h | 7 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 10° | 2° | 8.3° | 5.8 h | 10 | 87 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 15° | 7° | 9.9° | 6.5 h | 11 | 97 |
| MayMay | 24 | 19° | 12° | 13.2° | 6.3 h | 10 | 103 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 22° | 16° | 17.6° | 5.1 h | 11 | 119 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 26° | 20° | 21.1° | 4.4 h | 15 | 156 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 28° | 22° | 23.8° | 4.9 h | 13 | 136 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 25° | 19° | 22.7° | 4.5 h | 13 | 139 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 20° | 13° | 19.5° | 4.9 h | 10 | 136 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 14° | 7° | 16.6° | 4.8 h | 8 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 9° | 2° | 14.0° | 4.3 h | 9 | 60 |
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 in Ishinomaki
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.3 – 20.4 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ishinomaki ranges from 8.3 °C in March to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
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 22.5 and 25.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11.3° | 9.6° | 13.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.0° | 7.5° | 10.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.3° | 6.6° | 10.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.9° | 8.3° | 12.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 13.2° | 11.6° | 15.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 17.6° | 16.2° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 21.1° | 19.6° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.8° | 22.5° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.7° | 21.4° | 24.4° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.5° | 18.3° | 20.4° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.6° | 15.5° | 18.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.0° | 12.6° | 16.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ishinomaki
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 4.9 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Ishinomaki, 43 % 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 in Ishinomaki: 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, Ishinomaki has about 10 rainy days with 136 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ishinomaki
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 70 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 and clouds in Ishinomaki
How breezy and how cloudy Ishinomaki 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 Ishinomaki typically peaks at 20 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 59 % of the sky over Ishinomaki: variable cloud, with about 4.9 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 and humidity in Ishinomaki
How often the day gets hot in Ishinomaki (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, Ishinomaki has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 in Ishinomaki
Snow is possible in Ishinomaki, but no month makes it likely: 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 Ishinomaki.
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 Ishinomaki
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ishinomaki 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.
Ishinomaki has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 45 min
- Distance
- 9,350 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.
Storm season
Ishinomaki 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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Ishinomaki vs Sendai
In October the holiday weather in Ishinomaki and Sendai is about equally good (score 30 vs 27). During the day it is about as warm in Sendai as in Ishinomaki.
| in October | Ishinomaki | Sendai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 27 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 20° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | Aug – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Ishinomaki ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Aomori19°19°68
- 4Hakodate18°19°68
- 5Morioka18°67
- 6Tsukuba22°65
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- 8Urayasu22°22°65
- 30IshinomakiThis page20°20°30
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Frequently asked questions about Ishinomaki
When is the best time to visit Ishinomaki?
The best time to visit Ishinomaki is from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ishinomaki?
The sea temperature in Ishinomaki ranges from 8.3 °C in March to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Ishinomaki in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Ishinomaki?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Ishinomaki?
The wettest month is July with 156 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ishinomaki get?
Ishinomaki gets around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Ishinomaki in?
Ishinomaki is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ishinomaki?
A nonstop flight from London to Ishinomaki takes about 11 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,350 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Ishinomaki?
Ishinomaki 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 Ishinomaki?
Ishinomaki has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 27, summer holidays 68, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 19.