Iwate weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Iwate, Japan. Like most weather services, we show Iwate at one spot: Morioka, its largest city. At 6:45 AM local time it was clear and 7°C (45°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (2.0 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Jun, Aug–Sep.
Current conditions
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Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (2.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Aug–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Morioka weather
Is it raining in Morioka right now?
No. It’s clear and 7° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (2.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Morioka this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–18° and lows of 3–7°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Morioka lately?
In the past 7 days, Morioka had 2 rainy days and 12.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Morioka?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Iwate weather by month
When is the best time to visit Iwate?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Iwate is May–Jun, Aug–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -2°C (29°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Iwate?
July is the wettest month, with about 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 55 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Iwate?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -2°C (29°F) and lows of -8°C (17°F).
Does Iwate have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Morioka), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Iwate
Weather can differ a lot within Iwate: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morioka | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul–Sep | -2–26°C | 1,385 mm |
| Ichinoseki | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul–Aug, Oct | 1–27°C | 1,409 mm |
| Ōshū | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul–Aug, Oct | 1–27°C | 1,409 mm |
| Hanamaki | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul–Sep | -2–26°C | 1,385 mm |
| Kitakami | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul–Sep | -2–26°C | 1,385 mm |
| Mizusawa | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul–Aug, Oct | 1–27°C | 1,409 mm |
| Takizawa | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul–Aug | -2–26°C | 1,306 mm |
| Miyako | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul–Oct | 1–25°C | 1,357 mm |
| Kamaishi | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul–Oct | 1–25°C | 1,357 mm |
| Ōfunato | May–Oct | Jul, Sep–Oct | 4–24°C | 1,361 mm |
| Kuji | May–Sep | None | 1–25°C | 1,240 mm |
| Hizume | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul–Sep | -2–26°C | 1,385 mm |