Ōfunato weather
At 11:45 AM local time it was clear and 14°C (58°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 13%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Ōfunato weather
Is it raining in Ōfunato right now?
No. It’s clear and 14° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Ōfunato this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–21° and lows of 3–12°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Ōfunato lately?
In the past 7 days, Ōfunato had 3 rainy days and 15.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ōfunato?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Ōfunato weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ōfunato?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ōfunato is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 4°C (39°F) in January to 24°C (76°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Ōfunato?
July is the wettest month, with about 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 51 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Ōfunato?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F).
Does Ōfunato have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul, Sep–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Ōfunato?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (77°F) and coolest in March at about 12°C (53°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Aug–Sep.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months