AI-generatedWakayama at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,080 h
- Rain a year
- 1,485 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Wakayama
Wakayama has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year, Wakayama is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Wakayama
The best time to visit Wakayama is from April to June and from October to November. In 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 August and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from October to November. Rain is frequent in July and in September; the wettest month is June with 197 mm.
Wakayama through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wakayama in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Wakayama in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–33 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Wakayama in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Wakayama in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–13 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug, Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul, Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, October
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: April – June, October – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:0317:26
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 05:48–06:37 · evening 16:53–17:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:48 · evening 17:42–17:52
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 Wakayama compared with home
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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 25° to 22°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 13° |
| Sea | 25° | 22° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Wakayama in October?
In October, Wakayama is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 160 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Wakayama.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:03 – 17:26
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
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 Wakayama
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Wakayama (score 75 and 78). In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 8 °C cooler in April. April has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 11° |
| Sea | 23.8° | 16.0° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 160 mm | 114 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 5 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Wakayama month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January10° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h
In January, Wakayama is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama in January42February11° · Sea 14° · 5.1 h
In February, Wakayama is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama in February56March14° · Sea 14° · 5.8 h
In March, Wakayama is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama in March78April20° · Sea 16° · 6.5 h
In April, Wakayama is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °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 114 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama in April78May24° · Sea 19° · 6.6 h
In May, Wakayama is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 142 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama in May67June27° · Sea 22° · 5.1 h
In June, Wakayama is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 197 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama in June47July31° · Sea 25° · 6.1 h
In July, Wakayama is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 187 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama in July46August33° · Sea 27° · 7.4 h
In August, Wakayama is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 126 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 so-so month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama in August58September29° · Sea 26° · 5.6 h
In September, Wakayama is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 175 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama in September75October24° · Sea 24° · 5.4 h
In October, Wakayama is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 160 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama in October78November18° · Sea 21° · 5.0 h
In November, Wakayama is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama in November50December13° · Sea 18° · 4.8 h
In December, Wakayama is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Wakayama.
Wakayama 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 Wakayama
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)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 109 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 38 | 10° | 3° | 15.2° | 4.9 h | 8 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 11° | 3° | 13.8° | 5.1 h | 8 | 66 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 14° | 6° | 14.2° | 5.8 h | 11 | 106 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 20° | 11° | 16.0° | 6.5 h | 11 | 114 |
| MayMay | 78 | 24° | 16° | 18.5° | 6.6 h | 11 | 142 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 27° | 20° | 21.7° | 5.1 h | 13 | 197 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 31° | 24° | 25.0° | 6.1 h | 13 | 187 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 33° | 25° | 27.0° | 7.4 h | 11 | 126 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 29° | 22° | 26.3° | 5.6 h | 12 | 175 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 24° | 16° | 23.8° | 5.4 h | 10 | 160 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 18° | 10° | 20.8° | 5.0 h | 8 | 87 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 13° | 6° | 17.8° | 4.8 h | 8 | 64 |
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 Wakayama
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.1 – 24.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Wakayama ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 27.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From October 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 26.3 and 27.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.2° | 13.2° | 17.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.8° | 11.8° | 16.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.2° | 12.0° | 17.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.0° | 14.7° | 18.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.5° | 17.8° | 19.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.7° | 21.0° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.0° | 24.0° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.0° | 26.3° | 27.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.3° | 25.4° | 27.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 23.8° | 23.1° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.8° | 20.0° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.8° | 16.7° | 19.0° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Wakayama
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 5.4 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Wakayama, 47 % 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 Wakayama: 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, Wakayama has about 10 rainy days with 160 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Wakayama
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 and clouds in Wakayama
How breezy and how cloudy Wakayama 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 Wakayama typically peaks at 14 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Wakayama: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 Wakayama
How often the day gets hot in Wakayama (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, Wakayama has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Wakayama
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Wakayama 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.
Wakayama has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h
- Distance
- 9,550 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
Wakayama 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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Wakayama compared
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Wakayama vs Kobe
In October the holiday weather in Wakayama and Kobe is about equally good (score 75 vs 75). During the day it is about as warm in Kobe as in Wakayama. The sea in Kobe is 1 °C cooler. Kobe gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Wakayama | Kobe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 24° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov | Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Wakayama
When is the best time to visit Wakayama?
The best time to visit Wakayama is from April to June and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Wakayama?
The sea temperature in Wakayama ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 27.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Wakayama in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Wakayama?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Wakayama?
Rain is frequent in July and in September; the wettest month is June with 197 mm. The driest month is January with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wakayama get?
Wakayama gets around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Wakayama in?
Wakayama is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Wakayama?
A nonstop flight from London to Wakayama takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,550 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Wakayama?
Wakayama 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 Wakayama?
Wakayama has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 76, summer holidays 46, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 44.