AI-generatedMisawa at a glance
- Best time
- Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 21.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 1,033 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 37 m
Climate in Misawa
Misawa has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Misawa is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Misawa
The best time to visit Misawa is from August to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from September to October. Rain is frequent in July; the wettest month is August with 133 mm.
Misawa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Misawa in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–19 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Misawa in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–28 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Misawa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–25 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Misawa in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: August – September
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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
05:4416:56
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 05:27–06:21 · evening 16:19–17:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:17–05:27 · evening 17:13–17:23
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 Misawa compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 17°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 6° |
| Sea | 20° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Misawa in October?
In October, Misawa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Misawa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min05:44 – 16:56
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %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 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %21 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %60 %
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 Misawa
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 Misawa: score 66 against 24. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 24 | 66better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 20° |
| Sea | 18.5° | 21.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 103 mmbetter | 133 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 23 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Misawa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January2° · Sea 10° · 3.6 h
In January, Misawa is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Misawa.
Misawa in January19February3° · Sea 8° · 4.0 h
In February, Misawa is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Misawa.
Misawa in February15March8° · Sea 7° · 4.7 h
In March, Misawa is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Misawa.
Misawa in March19April14° · Sea 8° · 6.1 h
In April, Misawa is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Misawa.
Misawa in April23May19° · Sea 10° · 6.6 h
In May, Misawa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Misawa.
Misawa in May39June22° · Sea 14° · 6.0 h
In June, Misawa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Misawa.
Misawa in June52July26° · Sea 18° · 5.1 h
In July, Misawa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 133 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Misawa.
Misawa in July66August28° · Sea 21° · 5.6 h
In August, Misawa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 133 mm in total. On about 8 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 Misawa.
Misawa in August66September25° · Sea 21° · 5.4 h
In September, Misawa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Misawa.
Misawa in September24October19° · Sea 19° · 5.0 h
In October, Misawa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Misawa.
Misawa in October15November12° · Sea 15° · 3.8 h
In November, Misawa is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Misawa.
Misawa in November14December5° · Sea 12° · 3.3 h
In December, Misawa is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Misawa.
Misawa 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 Misawa
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July 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 53 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 | 16 | 2° | −4° | 9.8° | 3.6 h | 8 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 3° | −4° | 7.6° | 4.0 h | 7 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 8° | −1° | 6.8° | 4.7 h | 11 | 77 |
| AprilApr | 19 | 14° | 4° | 7.9° | 6.1 h | 12 | 80 |
| MayMay | 23 | 19° | 10° | 10.3° | 6.6 h | 11 | 86 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 22° | 14° | 14.1° | 6.0 h | 11 | 93 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 26° | 18° | 18.0° | 5.1 h | 14 | 133 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 28° | 20° | 21.4° | 5.6 h | 14 | 133 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 25° | 16° | 21.3° | 5.4 h | 11 | 121 |
| OctoberOct | 24 | 19° | 9° | 18.5° | 5.0 h | 10 | 103 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 12° | 3° | 15.3° | 3.8 h | 9 | 59 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 5° | −2° | 12.3° | 3.3 h | 9 | 55 |
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 Misawa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.7 – 19.7 °C
Swimming season: Aug – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Misawa ranges from 6.8 °C in March to 21.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August 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 19.7 and 22.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.8° | 8.8° | 10.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.6° | 5.8° | 9.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.8° | 5.0° | 8.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.9° | 6.4° | 9.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.3° | 9.1° | 11.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.1° | 13.1° | 15.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.0° | 16.9° | 19.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 21.4° | 19.7° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.3° | 19.9° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.5° | 17.7° | 19.7° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 15.3° | 14.5° | 16.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.3° | 11.5° | 13.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Misawa
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 5.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Misawa, 45 % 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 in Misawa: 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, Misawa has about 10 rainy days with 103 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Misawa
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 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 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 Misawa
How breezy and how cloudy Misawa 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 Misawa typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Nov – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Misawa: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 Misawa
How often the day gets hot in Misawa (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, Misawa 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 Misawa
Snow is possible in Misawa, 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 Misawa.
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 Misawa
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Misawa 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.
Misawa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 24
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,120 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.
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Misawa vs Hachinohe
In October the holiday weather in Misawa and Hachinohe is about equally good (score 24 vs 25). During the day it is about as warm in Hachinohe as in Misawa. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Misawa | Hachinohe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 24 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Aug – Sep | May – Jul, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Misawa ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Sendai20°70
- 3Fukushima20°70
- 4Aomori19°19°68
- 5Hakodate18°19°68
- 6Sano22°68
- 7Morioka18°67
- 8Aizuwakamatsu20°67
- 26MisawaThis page19°19°24
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Frequently asked questions about Misawa
When is the best time to visit Misawa?
The best time to visit Misawa 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 Misawa?
The sea temperature in Misawa ranges from 6.8 °C in March to 21.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.
Can you swim in Misawa in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from August to September.
What is the warmest month in Misawa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Misawa?
Rain is frequent in July; the wettest month is August with 133 mm. The driest month is February with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Misawa get?
Misawa gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Misawa in?
Misawa is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Misawa?
A nonstop flight from London to Misawa takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,120 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Misawa?
Misawa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 26, summer holidays 61, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 15.