Oita's winters are cool and temperate, with average temperatures ranging from around 7°C in January to 9°C in February. Spring arrives in March, bringing warmer temperatures that steadily rise throughout the month, reaching an average high of 13°C by April. Summer months from June to August are hot and humid, with temperatures often soaring above 30°C. Autumn brings a welcome respite from the heat, with temperatures gradually cooling down in September before dropping to around 20°C by October. Winters return in December, bringing chilly temperatures that dip below freezing at times.