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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 57/100

Watari in August

Fair · 57/100Beach 71/100
High / low26° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation186 mm18 wet days
Sea24°surface temperature
38.03° N, 140.85° EElevation 10 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
When to goWatari · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57August
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
August: high / low26° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Watari averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 22° — warm weather by day. Expect around 186 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 46%.

Days are 2.3° warmer than in July on average, and September is cooler again by about 2.7°. The sea averages 24°, pleasant for a swim.

August scores 57/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Watari. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 04:52 and sets at 18:32 local time, giving 13 h 40 min of daylight. Days shorten by 63 minutes over the month.

Why 57/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%93%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%73%

Beach score this month: 71/100 (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 Watari this month

Shiroishi
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Shiroishi

Miyagi · 21 km W
28°Aug high
17wet days
49score
Shiroishi
Kakuda
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Kakuda

Miyagi · 9.7 km SW
27°Aug high
20wet days
54score
Kakuda
Ōgawara
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Ōgawara

Miyagi · 10 km W
27°Aug high
18wet days
52score
Ōgawara
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Natori-shi

Miyagi · 15 km N
26°Aug high
18wet days
56score
Natori-shi
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
Mutsu
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Mutsu

Aomori
22°Aug high
18wet days
61score
Mutsu
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
·Questions

Watari in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Watari?

August scores 57/100 for Watari, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 18 wet days.

How warm is Watari in August?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 22°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Watari in August?

Watari receives about 186 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 18 days.

Can you swim in Watari in August?

The sea averages 24°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.