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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 61/100

Mutsu in August

Fair · 61/100Beach 52/100
High / low22° / 21°daily averages
Precipitation172 mm18 wet days
Sea22°surface temperature
41.29° N, 141.22° EElevation 6 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
When to goMutsu · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61August
Best timeJul–Sep
August: high / low22° / 21°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Mutsu averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 21° — mild weather by day. Expect around 172 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 45%.

Days are 3.3° warmer than in July on average, and September is cooler again by about 1.6°. The sea averages 22°, pleasant for a swim.

August scores 61/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Mutsu.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 04:44 and sets at 18:37 local time, giving 13 h 52 min of daylight. Days shorten by 72 minutes over the month.

Why 61/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%75%

Beach score this month: 52/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in August

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in August

Around Mutsu this month

Katchi
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Katchi

Aomori · 57 km S
25°Aug high
19wet days
60score
Katchi
Noheji
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Noheji

Aomori · 48 km S
25°Aug high
18wet days
61score
Noheji
Hiranai
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Hiranai

Aomori · 47 km SW
25°Aug high
18wet days
59score
Hiranai
ivTop of the table

Japan's best in August

Where to go in August
Ishinomaki
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Ishinomaki

Miyagi
25°Aug high
19wet days
61score
Ishinomaki
Kuji
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Kuji

Iwate
25°Aug high
19wet days
61score
Kuji
Sapporo
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Sapporo

Hokkaido
25°Aug high
17wet days
60score
Sapporo
Asahikawa
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Asahikawa

Hokkaido
25°Aug high
17wet days
60score
Asahikawa
·Questions

Mutsu in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Mutsu?

August scores 61/100 for Mutsu, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 22°C with 18 wet days.

How warm is Mutsu in August?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 21°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Mutsu in August?

Mutsu receives about 172 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 18 days.

Can you swim in Mutsu in August?

The sea averages 22°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.