When is the best time to go to Minamata?

When is the best time to go to Minamata? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Minamata are April, May, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are June and July
  • The best months for swimming are July, August and September


Annual weather in Minamata

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Minamata for a specific month, scroll down below the table and choose a month from the tabs.

Month
January 47°F/52°F
4.6in
February 49°F/56°F
6.8in
March 52°F/59°F
6.6in
April 58°F/67°F
6.4in
May 65°F/72°F
8.8in
June 70°F/77°F
21.1in
July 77°F/83°F
20.9in
August 79°F/86°F
12.9in
September 74°F/83°F
10.8in
October 67°F/76°F
5.9in
November 59°F/67°F
6in
December 50°F/56°F
4.8in

Weather detail month by month in Minamata




Weather and climate in Minamata

Minamata enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Minamata is 70°F (ranging from 52°F in january to 86°F in august). Annual rainfall is 115.4in, with a minimum of 4.6in in january and a maximum of 21.1in in june.
  • Between january and february the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 56°F°C and, in february, 8 days of rain are expected.
  • In march the climate is just OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and you can expect to have 6.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between april and may the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 72°F in average and, in may, 8 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of june the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 74°F and, in june, 15 days of rain are expected.
  • In july the climate is not good. At lunchtime, it's 83°F in average and it rains in july about 20.9in.
  • Between august and september the climate is correct. It is for example 83°F as maximum temperature in september and you can expect to have 10.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From october to november the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 76°F and it rains about 6in each month.
  • In the month of december the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 72°F and you can expect to have 4.8in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Minamata

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Minamata: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Minamata

Find out when Minamata has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Minamata

  • Very low season in Minamata
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and June.
  • Low season in Minamata
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: July.
  • High season in Minamata
    The number of visitors to Minamata is high in: March, April, May, September, November and December.
  • Peak season in Minamata
    The largest number of tourists visiting Minamata is during: August and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Minamata month by month



Best time for low prices in Minamata

Average prices of hotels in Minamata month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Minamata. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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