Japan Weather Today日本語Kamakura weather today
A seaside temple town an hour from Tokyo, with the Great Buddha, hiking trails and beaches. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Kamakura
April to May and October to November; June is famous for hydrangeas despite the rain.
Kamakura weather through the year
- Summers are hot and humid, often above 30°C from mid-July to August, so heatstroke alerts are common.
- The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
- Typhoons can bring heavy rain and strong wind, mostly from August to October.
- Winters are dry and mostly sunny, with cold mornings and only rare snow.
Kamakura by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Cherry blossom at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, and hydrangeas at Meigetsu-in and Hase-dera in June.
What to wear: Light layers and a jacket: warm days, cool mornings and evenings.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: Beach season in July and August, with a sea breeze.
What to wear: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Autumn leaves in late November to early December at Engaku-ji and Hokokuji.
What to wear: A light jacket or sweater; evenings get cool from late October.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Mild, sunny winter days and plum blossom in February.
What to wear: A warm coat, scarf and gloves for early mornings and evenings.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
- 7 languages: English, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español and 한국어.
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Questions
What is the weather in Kamakura today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Kamakura.
When is the best time to visit Kamakura?
April to May and October to November; June is famous for hydrangeas despite the rain.
When is the rainy season in Kamakura?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
Does it snow in Kamakura?
Snow is rare and usually melts the same day.
Is there a free weather app for Kamakura in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
