Iwate has a temperate climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Iwate has an average annual temperature of 10.0°C across all 30 cities, with approximately 1334 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 Fujisawachō-niinuma with average July highs of 31.0°C, while Ichinohe is the coldest with average January lows of -13.0°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ❄️ | 4.9°C | -9.8°C | -2.4°C | 89% | 68 | 2.9 | 1.90 |
| February | ❄️ | 6.3°C | -10.4°C | -2.1°C | 88% | 58 | 3.0 | 2.70 |
| March | ⛅ | 12.3°C | -7.4°C | 2.5°C | 84% | 84 | 2.7 | 3.70 |
| April | ⛅ | 19.0°C | -2.7°C | 8.1°C | 81% | 99 | 2.1 | 4.60 |
| May | ⛅ | 23.4°C | 2.4°C | 12.9°C | 81% | 109 | 1.6 | 4.90 |
| June | ⛅ | 26.0°C | 8.0°C | 17.0°C | 84% | 119 | 1.3 | 4.90 |
| July | 🌧️ | 29.5°C | 12.9°C | 21.2°C | 86% | 161 | 1.3 | 4.50 |
| August | 🌧️ | 30.7°C | 14.7°C | 22.7°C | 86% | 167 | 1.3 | 4.40 |
| September | 🌧️ | 27.5°C | 9.3°C | 18.4°C | 85% | 166 | 1.6 | 3.60 |
| October | ⛅ | 21.9°C | 2.5°C | 12.2°C | 84% | 125 | 1.8 | 2.90 |
| November | ⛅ | 16.5°C | -2.7°C | 6.9°C | 85% | 95 | 2.1 | 2.10 |
| December | ⛅ | 10.6°C | -7.0°C | 1.8°C | 88% | 82 | 2.5 | 1.60 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 30 cities in Iwate
🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.
🌤️ 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 30 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in August, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 89% in January · annual avg 85%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Iwate's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. 2024 was the warmest year overall and 1984 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 11.7°C), while the coldest year was 1984 (avg: 8.3°C).
Averaged across all 30 cities in Iwate · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 30 cities in Iwate · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 30 cities in Iwate for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 🌧️ | 2.1°C | 11.2°C | 20.3°C | 1718 | 86% | 2.0 m/s |
2024 🔥 | 2.3°C | 11.7°C | 21.0°C | 1680 | 86% | 2.0 m/s |
2023 | 2.0°C | 11.5°C | 20.9°C | 1583 | 86% | 1.9 m/s |
2022 | 1.2°C | 10.0°C | 18.9°C | 1484 | 86% | 1.9 m/s |
2021 | 1.4°C | 10.6°C | 19.9°C | 1460 | 86% | 2.1 m/s |
2020 | 2.2°C | 10.7°C | 19.1°C | 1589 | 86% | 2.0 m/s |
2019 | 1.3°C | 10.9°C | 20.4°C | 1267 | 84% | 2.0 m/s |
2018 | 0.7°C | 10.4°C | 20.1°C | 1468 | 86% | 2.0 m/s |
2017 | 0.9°C | 9.6°C | 18.4°C | 1400 | 86% | 2.0 m/s |
2016 | 0.8°C | 10.3°C | 19.7°C | 1397 | 85% | 2.0 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.
