HCM Weather

Weather and Climate at HCM

The Hyogo College of Medicine is located in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons:

• Spring (March to May): Mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C.
• Summer (June to August): Hot and humid, with temperatures often exceeding 30°C and significant rainfall, including the tsuyu (rainy season).
• Autumn (September to November): Cool and comfortable, with temperatures dropping from 25°C to 15°C.
• Winter (December to February): Mild and occasionally cold, with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 10°C. Snowfall is rare but possible.

The weather can impact commuting and campus life at HCM, particularly during the rainy and typhoon seasons, which may affect outdoor research activities.