AugustTohoku Weather Guide
Morioka & Koiwai Weather & What to Wear
Morioka, Koiwai Farm, Mt. Iwate, Tsunagi Onsen
The area around Morioka, a former castle town with views of Mt. Iwate, the vast Koiwai Farm and Tsunagi Onsen. Being inland, it has big temperature swings: summer highs of around 28°C, and winter mornings dropping to around -5°C. Snow settles in winter, but not as much as on the Sea of Japan side.
- January low
- −5.2℃
- August high
- 28.4℃
- Max snow depth
- 32cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMSunny11°☂ 0%10–14m/s
- 6 PMSunny10°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 PMSunny9°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny6°☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 3 AMSunny4°☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 6 AMSunny3°☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 9 AMSunny9°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 12 PMSunny14°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 PMSunny16°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 PMSunny12°☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 9 PMSunny10°☂ 0%0–2m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Cloudy, then sunny15°/11°Observed: 11°☂ 0%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny17°/3°☂ 0%
- 10/24(Sat)Cloudy20°/4°☂ 40%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy20°/11°☂ 40%Reliability C
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, brief rain18°/10°☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain16°/8°☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy13°/4°☂ 40%Reliability B
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Morioka & Koiwai
For cherry blossoms
The cherry blossoms usually open around April 18, and the city's trees are at their best toward late April.
Climate
Morioka & Koiwai Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.0℃ | −5.2℃ | 49.4mm | 27cm | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat, snow boots |
| Feb | 3.2℃ | −4.8℃ | 48mm | 32cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Mar | 7.5℃ | −1.8℃ | 82.1mm | 21cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Apr | 14.4℃ | 3.2℃ | 85.4mm | 3cm | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 20.3℃ | 9.1℃ | 106.5mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jun | 24.1℃ | 14.2℃ | 109.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 27.1℃ | 18.8℃ | 197.5mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 28.4℃ | 19.8℃ | 185.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 24.3℃ | 15.2℃ | 151.7mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 17.9℃ | 7.9℃ | 108.7mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Nov | 10.9℃ | 1.8℃ | 85.6mm | 4cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Dec | 4.5℃ | −2.5℃ | 70.2mm | 19cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
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Seasons
Morioka & Koiwai Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayCherry blossoms from mid to late April. April mornings are around 3°C, so you'll still need a winter jacket.
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Summer
Jun–AugHighs of 27–28°C. July and August are fairly rainy, so a folding umbrella is handy.
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Autumn
Sep–NovThe October high is around 18°C, with mornings around 8°C. During autumn leaf season, be ready for cold mornings and evenings.
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Winter
Dec–FebHighs of 2–3°C in January and February, with January mornings around -5°C. In February, around 32 cm of snow is on the ground.
Events
Events & festivals in Morioka & Koiwai
AugustCherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Morioka & Koiwai
Famous single treeIshiwarizakura (Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree)
Tohoku ・ Morioka & Koiwai
🌸 Typical peak: Mid Apr – Late Apr
Winter Scenery
Winter Scenery in Morioka & Koiwai
Snow corridorAutumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Morioka & Koiwai
Mountain & highlandAttractions
Attractions in Morioka & Koiwai
ExperienceKoiwai Farm Makiba-en
Tohoku ・ Morioka & Koiwai
The visitor area of Koiwai Farm in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture. You can tour cattle barns designated as Important Cultural Properties, ride horses, and join programs that take you around the farm. It's about 35 minutes by bus from Morioka Station, or about 15 minutes by car from Morioka IC.
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Morioka & Koiwai
🚄 JR
🚄 JR
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Morioka & Koiwai TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Morioka station; actual weather varies from year to year.
