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10-Day Weather Forecast for Zao Onsen
Six-hourly outlook through Wednesday 21 October. Updated every three hours via MET Norway.
Day
Night
03:00
Morning
09:00
Afternoon
15:00
Evening
21:00
Monday
12 Oct
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15°C (59°F)
0 mm (0 in)
17°C (63°F)
0 mm (0 in)
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Mon
12 Oct
Hourly ›
night
—
morning
15°C (59°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
17°C (63°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Tuesday
13 Oct
11°C (52°F)
0.1 mm (0 in)
15°C (59°F)
0 mm (0 in)
18°C (64°F)
0 mm (0 in)
14°C (57°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Tue
13 Oct
Hourly ›
night
11°C (52°F)
0.1 mm (0 in)
morning
15°C (59°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
18°C (64°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
14°C (57°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Wednesday
14 Oct
13°C (55°F)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
19°C (66°F)
4 mm (0.2 in)
15°C (59°F)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
9°C (48°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Wed
14 Oct
Hourly ›
night
13°C (55°F)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
morning
19°C (66°F)
4 mm (0.2 in)
afternoon
15°C (59°F)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
evening
9°C (48°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Thursday
15 Oct
7°C (45°F)
0 mm (0 in)
10°C (50°F)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
12°C (54°F)
0 mm (0 in)
9°C (48°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Thu
15 Oct
Hourly ›
night
7°C (45°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
10°C (50°F)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
afternoon
12°C (54°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
9°C (48°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Friday
16 Oct
9°C (48°F)
0 mm (0 in)
14°C (57°F)
0.1 mm (0 in)
14°C (57°F)
0.1 mm (0 in)
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Fri
16 Oct
Hourly ›
night
9°C (48°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
14°C (57°F)
0.1 mm (0 in)
afternoon
14°C (57°F)
0.1 mm (0 in)
evening
10°C (50°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Saturday
17 Oct
8°C (46°F)
0 mm (0 in)
11°C (52°F)
0 mm (0 in)
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
6°C (43°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Sat
17 Oct
Hourly ›
night
8°C (46°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
11°C (52°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
13°C (55°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
6°C (43°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Sunday
18 Oct
6°C (43°F)
0 mm (0 in)
11°C (52°F)
0 mm (0 in)
14°C (57°F)
0 mm (0 in)
7°C (45°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Hourly ›
Sun
18 Oct
Hourly ›
night
6°C (43°F)
0 mm (0 in)
morning
11°C (52°F)
0 mm (0 in)
afternoon
14°C (57°F)
0 mm (0 in)
evening
7°C (45°F)
0 mm (0 in)
Monday
19 Oct
7°C (45°F)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
11°C (52°F)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
13°C (55°F)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
14°C (57°F)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Hourly ›
Mon
19 Oct
Hourly ›
night
7°C (45°F)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
morning
11°C (52°F)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
afternoon
13°C (55°F)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
evening
14°C (57°F)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Tuesday
20 Oct
14°C (57°F)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
15°C (59°F)
2 mm (0.1 in)
14°C (57°F)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
9°C (48°F)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Hourly ›
Tue
20 Oct
Hourly ›
night
14°C (57°F)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
morning
15°C (59°F)
2 mm (0.1 in)
afternoon
14°C (57°F)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
evening
9°C (48°F)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Wednesday
21 Oct
7°C (45°F)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
10°C (50°F)
2 mm (0.1 in)
10°C (50°F)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
—
Hourly ›
Wed
21 Oct
Hourly ›
night
7°C (45°F)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
morning
10°C (50°F)
2 mm (0.1 in)
afternoon
10°C (50°F)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
evening
—
Data from MET Norway · Updated every three hours.
What's the weather in Zao Onsen this week?
Today's weather - Monday 12 Oct
For Monday the predicted weather in Zao Onsen is partly cloudy. The maximum temperature is a mild 17°C (63°F), while the minimum temperature is a cold 10°C (50°F).
Tomorrow's weather - Tuesday 13 Oct
For Tuesday the forecast for Zao Onsen is fog with some rain. High temperatures will reach a mild 18°C (64°F), with lows dropping to around 11°C (52°F).
10-Day Weather Forecast
In the coming 10 days, the weather in Zao Onsen will reach 19°C (66°F) on Wednesday before declining again. Daytime highs during this period will average around 15°C (59°F), with nighttime lows around 8°C (46°F). Compared to normal October conditions, this is a bit cooler than usual. The following 10 days will bring plenty of sunshine. Rainfall is expected to be a bit less than usual (compared to typical October conditions). The forecast shows mostly dry conditions. Precipitation is expected on roughly 2 days (Wed, Mon). Wind patterns will be generally calm.
Weather Forecast FAQ for Zao Onsen
When will be the warmest day next week?
The warmest day is expected to be Wednesday with a high of 19°C (66°F).
When will be the coldest day?
The coldest day is forecasted for Sunday with a low of 6°C (43°F).
Will it rain next week in Zao Onsen?
Yes, rain is expected on 2 days , specifically on Wed, Mon.
How much rainfall is expected next week?
A total of 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain is forecasted for the 10-day period.
What will be the temperature range next week?
Temperatures will range from 6°C (43°F) to 19°C (66°F).
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