Mount Akita-Komagatake

How to Get to Mount Akita-Komagatake #

Access by regional roads from cities like Akita and Odate; local buses serve onsen towns at the mountain’s base in peak seasons. For international visitors, the nearest major airports are Akita Airport and Odate‑Noshiro Airport; local rail and bus connections link to trailheads.

Tips for Visiting Mount Akita-Komagatake #

For autumn foliage and clear summit views, aim for Sept-Oct after the summer haze clears.
The Akita‑Komagatake area has hot spring (onsen) towns - a soak in a local onsen is a good way to recover after a climb.
Check volcanic activity notices; the mountain is an active stratovolcano and authorities sometimes restrict access.

Best Time to Visit Mount Akita-Komagatake #

Summer and autumn are the safest seasons for hiking; check volcanic advisories year‑round.

Summer

Jun-Aug · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Sensitive to altitude but trails are generally open and wildflowers are in bloom.

Autumn

Sep-Oct · 5-15°C (41-59°F)

Crisp air and clearer skies; good for photography and hiking.

Winter

Dec-Feb · -10-0°C (14-32°F)

Snow and cold; local roads may be closed and the mountain becomes a technical winter climb.

Weather & Climate near Mount Akita-Komagatake #

Climate

Mount Akita-Komagatake's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1688 mm/year), wettest in August.

Best Time to Visit

JuneAugustJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

-19°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-9°

Feels Like Freezing

-9°C

Temperature

-12° – -5°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

5.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.6h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-9°

Feels Like Freezing

-9°C

Temperature

-13° – -5°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

5.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-10° – -2°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 5°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

126 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

13.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 12°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

132 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

14.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 16°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

153 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

14.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 20°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

206 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

14.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (228 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

13° – 21°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

228 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

13.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

205 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

141 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 5°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

124 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-9° – -2°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

5.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.3h daylight

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