Kitakata, Japan experiences a continental climate with significant seasonal variations. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures often below freezing from January to March, averaging around 1-2°C. Spring arrives in April, bringing mild temperatures that gradually warm up to around 17°C by May. Summer is hot and humid, with July and August being the warmest months, averaging around 25°C. Autumn brings a return to cooler temperatures, with October and November averaging around 10-15°C, before warming up slightly in December.