WU Weather

Weather and Climate at WU

Wakayama University, located in Wakayama City, experiences a humid subtropical climate. The city has:

• Summer: Hot and humid with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 32°C (77°F to 90°F). High humidity can make it feel even warmer.
• Winter: Mild with temperatures between 5°C to 12°C (41°F to 54°F). Snowfall is rare but possible.
• Rainfall: Significant, especially during the tsuyu (rainy season) from June to mid-July, with an annual average of about 1,500 mm.
• Extreme Weather: Typhoons can affect the region in late summer and early autumn.

The climate impacts commuting and campus life at Wakayama University, with students and staff needing to prepare for both hot summers and occasional heavy rain. Outdoor research activities are planned around these weather patterns.