August · Japan
Best time to visit Ise in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ise in August
Average temperature 28°C, 308 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
3.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 308 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Ise scores 3.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 308 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ise Jingu, the shrine complex dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, anchors this small city in the cedar forests south of Nagoya.
August in Ise — the hardest end of the year
Days in August average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 84% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 308 mm, but with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 3.5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 6.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Ise — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ise in August?
- In August, Ise averages 28°C, 308 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Ise?
- August earns a 3.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ise in August?
- Expect about 308 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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