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Hikone Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09
Hikone year round climate
- Spring (March–May): 8.7–17.7°C on average, mild climate but with relatively high rainfall, especially in April. Common activities: Cherry blossom viewing, visiting Hikone Castle. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
- Summer (June–August): 22.7–28.5°C on average, hot and humid with relatively high rainfall, especially in July. Common activities: Lakeside walks, visiting museums. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat.
- Autumn (September–November): 18.3–13.0°C on average, comfortable and pleasant climate with reduced rainfall. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, outdoor excursions. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
- Winter (December–February): 6.7–5.0°C on average, cold and dry with low rainfall. Common activities: Hot spring experience, indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, hat, gloves.
Hikone climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 15.7°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1670 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: July
Hikone monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
4.1°C
90.8
February
5°C
79.7
March
8.7°C
123.8
April
14.5°C
152.2
May
17.7°C
188.3
June
22.7°C
223.6
July
27.6°C
235.1
August
28.5°C
165.1
September
26.1°C
117.4
October
18.3°C
124.5
November
13°C
96.9
December
6.7°C
72.7
Hikone weather for the next seven days
4/28
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
20.8°C/11.1°C
4/29
Wednesday
Moderate rain
16.2°C/11.8°C
4/30
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
16.3°C/11.1°C
5/1
Friday
Moderate rain
13.4°C/10.8°C
5/2
Saturday
Sunny
20.9°C/9.5°C
5/3
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
19.3°C/12.6°C
5/4
Monday
Moderate rain
14.5°C/13.2°C
