Kurashiki weather
At 10:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 16°C (62°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 6 AM, 9 AM (4.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–May, Aug, Oct–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 36%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 6 AM, 9 AM (4.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–May, Aug, Oct–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Kurashiki weather
Is it raining in Kurashiki right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 6 AM, 9 AM (4.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kurashiki this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–23° and lows of 5–13°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Kurashiki lately?
In the past 7 days, Kurashiki had 3 rainy days and 73.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kurashiki?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Kurashiki weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kurashiki?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kurashiki is Apr–May, Aug, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (46°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Kurashiki?
July is the wettest month, with about 219 mm (8.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 54 mm (2.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Kurashiki?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F).
Does Kurashiki have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Jul, Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jan is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Kurashiki?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C (86°F) and coolest in February at about 10°C (50°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jul–Oct.
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