How wet is the Kumano Kodo?

Genuinely wet. The Kii Peninsula's mountains are among the rainiest ground in Japan, and the trails take heavy rain in the June tsuyu and again through the September typhoon season. Waterproof boots matter more than a jacket on the mossy stone stairs.

Is Wakayama warm in winter?

Notably so. The Kuroshio current keeps the southern coast around Shirahama and Kushimoto near 12-14°C in January with almost no frost, which is what makes it work as a winter beach-and-onsen escape.

When do typhoons affect Wakayama?

August to early October, and this is one of the more exposed coasts in the country — storms coming up from the south meet the Kii Peninsula first. Coastal trains suspend early as a precaution, so build slack into a September itinerary.

Wakayama Weather Forecast

Weather in Wakayama right now, hour by hour for the next day, and how the week ahead looks.

26°

Feels like 28°

Clear sky

Temperature, hour by hour for the next 24 hours
Hour	Temperature
11 PM	26 °C
12 AM	26 °C
1 AM	26 °C
2 AM	25 °C
3 AM	25 °C
4 AM	25 °C
5 AM	25 °C
6 AM	25 °C
7 AM	27 °C
8 AM	29 °C
9 AM	30 °C
10 AM	32 °C
11 AM	32 °C
12 PM	30 °C
1 PM	30 °C
2 PM	31 °C
3 PM	31 °C
4 PM	32 °C
5 PM	28 °C
6 PM	29 °C
7 PM	28 °C
8 PM	28 °C
9 PM	28 °C
10 PM	27 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

How wet is the Kumano Kodo?

Is Wakayama warm in winter?

When do typhoons affect Wakayama?