KWU Weather

Weather and Climate at KWU

Kochi Women's University, located in Kochi, Japan, experiences a humid subtropical climate. The weather at KWU can be described as follows:

• Spring (March to May): Mild temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C, with increasing humidity.
• Summer (June to August): Hot and humid with temperatures often exceeding 30°C, and significant rainfall due to the tsuyu (rainy season).
• Autumn (September to November): Cooling temperatures from 25°C to 15°C, with less humidity and occasional typhoons.
• Winter (December to February): Mild winters with temperatures between 5°C to 15°C, and occasional cold snaps.

The climate impacts commuting with potential delays during heavy rain or typhoons, and influences campus life by encouraging indoor activities during the hottest and wettest periods. Outdoor research may be limited during the summer due to the heat and humidity.