Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Ōita-shi
Climate-wise, Ōita-shi has a humid subtropical climate: hot, humid summers and mild winters. Expect the most heat in August (about 30°C by day) and the chilliest nights in January (around 4°C). Most rain falls in June, roughly 421 mm.
The best time to visit Ōita-shi is March, April and November, when average highs are 14–19°C and rainfall is around 112 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Ōita-shi, season by season
December – February
Cold11° / 5°C · 76 mm
Cool to cold days. Fine for museums and city breaks, less so for the beach.
March – May
Best time19° / 11°C · 138 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
June – August
Rainy28° / 22°C · 315 mm
The wettest part of the year. Showers are likely, so pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
Ōita-shi climate table: temperature and rain by month
Average highs, lows, rainfall and humidity in Ōita-shi (10-year averages).
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 4°C | 59 mm | 77% |
| February | 11°C | 5°C | 91 mm | 76% |
| March | 14°C | 7°C | 112 mm | 75% |
| April | 19°C | 11°C | 140 mm | 76% |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 162 mm | 79% |
| June | 25°C | 19°C | 421 mm | 86% |
| July | 29°C | 23°C | 327 mm | 86% |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 196 mm | 84% |
| September | 27°C | 21°C | 280 mm | 84% |
| October | 22°C | 17°C | 170 mm | 79% |
| November | 18°C | 12°C | 85 mm | 78% |
| December | 12°C | 6°C | 77 mm | 77% |
Why is March a good time to visit Ōita-shi?
- It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 4°C higher.
- Seasonally, March counts as early spring in Ōita-shi.
- Just 150 km apart, but Ōita-shi runs about 2°C warmer than Hiroshima this month.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Ōita-shi?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Ōita-shi in March, April and November. Average highs are then 14–19°C.
- Why is March a good time to visit Ōita-shi?
- In March, Ōita-shi averages 14°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 112 mm of rain and 61% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Ōita-shi?
- August is the warmest month in Ōita-shi, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
- What is the coldest month in Ōita-shi?
- January is the coldest month in Ōita-shi: average highs of 10°C, dropping to 4°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Ōita-shi?
- June is the wettest month in Ōita-shi with about 421 mm of rain. The driest is January, with around 59 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Ōita-shi?
- June is the least reliable month in Ōita-shi, with around 421 mm of rain. Bring a rain jacket and keep a flexible plan.
- How can I check the weather in Ōita-shi before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Ōita-shi from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
Climate averages: NASA POWER / ERA5 (2011–2020), 10-year averages.