Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Japan Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Japan in January
In January the weather in Japan ranges from less favorable in Tokyo to very good in Naha. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Kamikawa with -6°C (21°F) to high in Ishigaki Island with 22°C (72°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Japan.
Find more detailed climate information for Japan in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Japan in February
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Japan in July
In July the weather in Japan ranges from less favorable in Kyoto to very good in Sapporo. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Nemuro with 16°C (61°F) to very high in Moriguchi with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Japan in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Japan in August
In August the weather in Japan ranges from less favorable in Hakuba to very good in Fujikawaguchiko. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nemuro with 19°C (66°F) to very high in Moriguchi with 34°C (93°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Japan. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Japan in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Japan in September
In September the weather in Japan ranges from less favorable in Hakuba to very good in Sapporo. September is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nemuro with 18°C (64°F) to very high in Moriguchi with 30°C (86°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Japan in September here.
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Japan in December
In December the weather in Japan ranges from less favorable in Hakuba to very good in Naha. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Kamikawa with -4°C (25°F) to high in Ishigaki Island with 24°C (75°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Japan in December here.
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
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