Morioka's winters are cold, with temperatures often below freezing, averaging around -2°C in January and 0°C in February. Spring brings gradual warming, with temperatures rising steadily from March's average of 6°C to April's average of 9°C. Summer is warm to hot, with July and August averages reaching up to 24°C and 23°C respectively. Autumn temperatures cool down again, ranging from around 8°C in November to 2°C in December.