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Hanamaki Shi · Japan
The best months to visit are June–July and September.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 28°C (83°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -6°C (21°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 22 days.
May is the sunniest month, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 20% of places in Japan.
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Best time to visit Hanamaki
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 1° | 2° | 7° | 14° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 28° | 24° | 18° | 11° | 5° |
| Average low | -6° | -6° | -2° | 3° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 15° | 7° | 2° | -3° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 74 | 66 | 80 | 97 | 99 | 121 | 174 | 151 | 166 | 117 | 90 | 87 |
| Rain days | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 3.9 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 5 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10 | 9.4 |
| Humidity (%) | 71 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 76 | 72 | 72 |
| Wind (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Go score | 5 | 5 | 8 | 35 | 57 | 63 | 63 | 56 | 64 | 50 | 23 | 4 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Hanamaki: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Hanamaki: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 100 V · 50/60 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Japanese Yen
JPY · ¥
1 USD ≈ 158 JPY
- Languages
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Meal, casual restaurant¥2,500≈ $16.00
- Cappuccino¥600≈ $3.80
- Beer (0.5 l)¥880≈ $5.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)¥270≈ $1.70
- Taxi, 5 km¥1,800≈ $11.00
- Public transport ticket¥330≈ $2.10
- Mid-range hotel, per night¥20,100≈ $125
Estimated from Japan’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 69% of US levels.
- Nov 3Culture Day
- Nov 23Labour Thanksgiving Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 11Coming of Age Day
- Feb 11Foundation Day
102 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7 (2003).
How to get to Hanamaki
Nearest airports
- HNAIwate Hanamaki AirportHanamaki5 km
- AXTAkita AirportAkita81 km
- ONJOdate Noshiro AirportKitaakita110 km
- GAJYamagata AirportHigashine126 km
- SYOShonai AirportShonai131 km
- SDJSendai AirportNatori139 km
Distances
- Tokyo430 km 7 h 27 · 1 h 12
- Yokohama458 km 7 h 56 · 1 h 14
- Osaka721 km 12 h 30 · 1 h 34
- Nagoya597 km 10 h 21 · 1 h 25
- Sapporo410 km 7 h 06 · 1 h 11
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Hotels in Hanamaki
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hanamaki?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Hanamaki is June–July and September.
What is the weather like in Hanamaki in October?
In October, Hanamaki averages a high of 18°C (64°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with 117 mm of rain on about 18 days.
What is the rainiest month in Hanamaki?
December, with rain on about 22 days.
What is the nearest airport to Hanamaki?
Sendai Airport (SDJ), about 139 km away.
What power plugs are used in Japan?
Plug types A, B, 100 V.
What currency is used in Japan?
Japanese Yen (JPY).
What is the emergency number in Japan?
110.
Is Japan safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Hanamaki most crowded?
The busiest months are May–September.
When is Hanamaki least crowded?
The quietest months are December–March.
What time zone is Hanamaki in?
Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the population of Hanamaki?
About 94,691.