Akita has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Akita has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C across all 18 cities, with approximately 1557 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 85%. Temperatures peak in August and drop to their lowest in February, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is Ugo with average July highs of 31.7°C, while Hanawa is the coldest with average January lows of -13.6°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ⛅ | 4.5°C | -9.3°C | -2.4°C | 91% | 108 | 2.8 | 1.40 |
| February | ⛅ | 6.0°C | -9.8°C | -1.9°C | 89% | 83 | 3.0 | 2.20 |
| March | ⛅ | 12.4°C | -6.9°C | 2.8°C | 84% | 92 | 2.5 | 3.30 |
| April | ⛅ | 19.4°C | -2.2°C | 8.6°C | 81% | 100 | 1.7 | 4.40 |
| May | ⛅ | 24.2°C | 2.8°C | 13.5°C | 81% | 112 | 1.1 | 4.90 |
| June | ⛅ | 27.4°C | 8.5°C | 17.9°C | 82% | 117 | 0.9 | 5.10 |
| July | 🌧️ | 30.6°C | 13.5°C | 22.0°C | 85% | 177 | 0.9 | 4.60 |
| August | 🌧️ | 32.1°C | 15.1°C | 23.6°C | 84% | 176 | 0.9 | 4.60 |
| September | 🌧️ | 28.7°C | 9.5°C | 19.1°C | 84% | 160 | 1.1 | 3.80 |
| October | ⛅ | 22.4°C | 3.0°C | 12.7°C | 83% | 141 | 1.3 | 2.80 |
| November | ⛅ | 16.6°C | -2.1°C | 7.2°C | 86% | 148 | 1.6 | 1.80 |
| December | ⛅ | 10.4°C | -6.6°C | 1.9°C | 90% | 143 | 2.1 | 1.20 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 18 cities in Akita
🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.
🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 18 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in August, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 91% in January · annual avg 85%
The warmest year on record was 2023 (avg: 12.0°C), while the coldest year was 1984 (avg: 9.0°C).
Averaged across all 18 cities in Akita · Last 10 years · °C
Averaged across all 18 cities in Akita · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 18 cities in Akita for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 🌧️ | 2.4°C | 11.4°C | 20.4°C | 2202 | 86% | 1.7 m/s |
2024 | 2.5°C | 11.9°C | 21.3°C | 1882 | 86% | 1.6 m/s |
2023 | 2.7°C | 12.0°C | 21.3°C | 1936 | 86% | 1.6 m/s |
2022 | 1.7°C | 10.5°C | 19.2°C | 1792 | 86% | 1.6 m/s |
2021 | 1.9°C | 11.1°C | 20.4°C | 1675 | 85% | 1.7 m/s |
2020 | 2.7°C | 11.4°C | 20.1°C | 1795 | 85% | 1.6 m/s |
2019 🔥 | 2.1°C | 11.8°C | 21.5°C | 1376 | 82% | 1.6 m/s |
2018 | 1.1°C | 11.1°C | 21.0°C | 1762 | 86% | 1.6 m/s |
2017 | 1.2°C | 9.9°C | 18.6°C | 1670 | 86% | 1.6 m/s |
2016 | 1.2°C | 10.8°C | 20.3°C | 1553 | 85% | 1.6 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
