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Climate in Hirosaki, Japan

Hirosaki, Japan has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 17°C and the city receives roughly 1500 mm of precipitation across 168 rainy days a year, with around 949 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 28.1°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 5.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Subtropical
Comfort score
69/100

Climate overview

Hirosaki, Japan has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 17°C and the city receives roughly 1500 mm of precipitation across 168 rainy days a year, with around 949 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 28.1°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 5.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Hirosaki is classified as Humid Subtropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average17°C
  • Warmest monthJul (28.1°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (5.8°C)
  • Comfort score69/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Hirosaki receives about 1500 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 168 rainy days. The wettest month is Jul and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Hirosaki sees an estimated 949 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Hirosaki monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan14.8°C5.8°C96 mm1185 h
Feb15.7°C6.7°C96 mm1189 h
Mar18.1°C9.1°C122 mm1473 h
Apr21.5°C12.5°C122 mm1483 h
May24.8°C15.8°C141 mm1671 h
Jun27.2°C18.2°C147 mm1677 h
Jul28.1°C19.1°C160 mm1853 h
Aug27.2°C18.2°C154 mm1764 h
Sep24.8°C15.8°C141 mm1671 h
Oct21.5°C12.5°C115 mm1394 h
Nov18.1°C9.1°C103 mm11100 h
Dec15.7°C6.7°C103 mm1189 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Hirosaki are Oct, Apr, Nov. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    15°C / 6°C

    295 mm rain

  • Spring

    21°C / 12°C

    385 mm rain

  • Summer

    28°C / 19°C

    461 mm rain

  • Autumn

    21°C / 12°C

    359 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Hirosaki has a climate comfort score of 69/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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