Best Time to Visit Wakayama
Best time: Nov, Oct, Aug, May.
Aug is warmest (31.8°C high); Jun is rainiest (224 mm).
Wakayama weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.7 | 2 | 51 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 10.1 | 2.1 | 60 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 13.7 | 4.8 | 94 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 19.6 | 10.1 | 135 | 7.7 |
| May | 23.7 | 14.6 | 144 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 26.6 | 19.2 | 224 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 30.4 | 23.3 | 154 | 8.2 |
| Aug | 31.8 | 24.1 | 113 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 28.1 | 20.4 | 211 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 22.7 | 14.3 | 122 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 17.5 | 8.8 | 80 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 12.3 | 4 | 41 | 3.6 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: NovOctAugMay
Beaches: AugJulJun
Hiking: DecNovJanFeb
Sightseeing: NovDecAprOct
Wakayama quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wakayama?
Nov, Oct, Aug, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Jun, about 224 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 31.8°C.
Where to stay
See Wakayama hotels · Book Wakayama tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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