Best time to visit Kamakura
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Kamakura
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Kamakura).
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Kamakura Historical Discovery | Private Licensed Guide & Driver - 2
Kamakura Highlights Great Buddha Shrine and Scenic Enoden Ride - 3
Hidden Treasures of Kamakura Temples Shrines and Buddha - 4
Kamakura: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu & Komachi Street Tour - 5
Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo: Private Guided Walking Tour - 6
Ramen Adventure in Kamakura A Taste of Shonan
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
Similar climatesTokyo95% · Osaka93% · Kyoto93%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Kamakura (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Kamakura's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2–10 | 5 | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 55% | 25 | 175 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 3–11 | 6 | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 52% | 28 | 168 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 6–15 | 11 | 13 | 146 | 11.2 | 59% | 28 | 193 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 11–18 | 16 | 11 | 138 | 12.5 | 62% | 28 | 199 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 15–22 | 21 | 13 | 159 | 12.2 | 68% | 26 | 200 | 6 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 19–26 | 27 | 15 | 184 | 12.3 | 72% | 23 | 190 | 7 | Quiet | 6 |
| Jul | 24–29 | 32 | 16 | 196 | 12.3 | 75% | 23 | 210 | 8 | Quiet | 3 |
| Aug | 25–31 | 34 | 13 | 176 | 13.5 | 72% | 23 | 250 | 8 | Moderate | 3 |
| Sep | 22–28 | 30 | 14 | 191 | 13.6 | 71% | 24 | 191 | 7 | Moderate | 5 |
| Oct | 15–22 | 21 | 12 | 146 | 12.2 | 66% | 24 | 172 | 4 | Moderate | 7 |
| Nov | 10–18 | 15 | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 62% | 24 | 174 | 3 | Peak | 8 |
| Dec | 4–13 | 8 | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 55% | 23 | 182 | 2 | Busy | 7 |
UV Index in Kamakura by Month
UV index in Kamakura peaks at 8 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
November
8/1010–18°C (feels 15°C) · 7 rain days (73h) · 174 sun hours · 62% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
October
7/1015–22°C (feels 21°C) · 12 rain days (146h) · 172 sun hours · 66% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
May
7/1015–22°C (feels 21°C) · 13 rain days (159h) · 200 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/102–10°C (feels 5°C) · 7 rain days (81h) · 175 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
6/103–11°C (feels 6°C) · 8 rain days (94h) · 168 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
March
6/106–15°C (feels 11°C) · 13 rain days (146h) · 193 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
April
7/1011–18°C (feels 16°C) · 11 rain days (138h) · 199 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
6/1019–26°C (feels 27°C) · 15 rain days (184h) · 190 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
July
3/1024–29°C (feels 32°C) · 16 rain days (196h) · 210 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
August
3/1025–31°C (feels 34°C) · 13 rain days (176h) · 250 sun hours · 72% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
September
5/1022–28°C (feels 30°C) · 14 rain days (191h) · 191 sun hours · 71% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
December
7/104–13°C (feels 8°C) · 5 rain days (56h) · 182 sun hours · 55% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Kamakura
When is the best time to visit Kamakura?
November is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 10–18°C (7 rainy days). The top three months by score are November, October, May.
What is the worst time to visit Kamakura?
August is the lowest-scoring month (3/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 25–31°C (13 rainy days).
Is Kamakura too hot in summer?
3 months (July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Kamakura?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Kamakura have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 7/10, crowd index 4) and May (climate 7/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Kamakura by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 8, Sep 7, Oct 4, Nov 3, Dec 2. July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Kamakura in July?
July is the peak UV month in Kamakura, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Kamakura on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Kamakura bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is April with a typical-day mean of 17 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 26 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.