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Kurashiki sits on the Seto Inland Sea side of Okayama Prefecture and has a humid subtropical climate (Koppen Cfa). The annual average temperature is 16°C (61°F) and yearly rainfall totals about 1,042mm. Winters are short and mild, with January highs around 9°C (48°F), while summers are hot and sticky, with August highs near 31°C (88°F). Most rain lands in the June and July rainy season (tsuyu), and the driest stretch runs from December through February.
Kurashiki Weather by Month: Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C (48°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 34mm |
| February | 9°C (48°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 42mm |
| March | 12°C (54°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 78mm |
| April | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 83mm |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 102mm |
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 150mm |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 154mm |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 81mm |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 133mm |
| October | 22°C (72°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 94mm |
| November | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 51mm |
| December | 11°C (52°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 40mm |
Kurashiki Weather by Month: Winter (December to February)
Winter is the driest season, with January rainfall of just 34mm and clear skies that suit walking the Bikan Historical Quarter without an umbrella. Nights drop to around freezing, so pack a coat, but snow is rare in the city. This is the quietest and cheapest period to visit, and it overlaps with the hina doll displays of late February.
Kurashiki Weather by Month: Spring (March to May)
March warms to 12°C (54°F) and cherry blossoms typically open in the Bikan quarter in late March to early April. May reaches 23°C (73°F) with around 102mm of rain, making it one of the most comfortable months for canal boat rides and day trips to Naoshima. See our best time to visit Kurashiki guide for exact bloom windows.
Kurashiki Weather by Month: Summer (June to August)
June and July bring tsuyu, the rainy season: July is the wettest month at 154mm across roughly 12 wet days, with humidity sitting above 70 percent. August dries off to 81mm but stays hot, with highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). If you come in July, time it for the Tenryo Summer Festival, listed in our Kurashiki events and festivals guide, and book early since hotels sell out; see the where to stay in Kurashiki guide for options near the route.
Kurashiki Weather by Month: Autumn (September to November)
September is still warm and is the tail of typhoon season, with 133mm of rain, so carry a compact umbrella. By late October and November the heat breaks to 16-22°C (61-72°F), rainfall drops to around 51mm in November, and the maples in the Bikan quarter turn colour. Pair this weather with the ideas in our things to do in Kurashiki guide. For train and airport access, see the Kurashiki travel tips guide.
