Weather by month in Japan

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Japan over the year. What is the best time to visit Japan?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Japan over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Tokyo to pleasant in Naha. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Kamikawa with -6°C to high in Ishigaki Island with 22°C. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Japan.

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In February the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Kyoto to pleasant in Naha. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Kamikawa with -5°C to high in Ishigaki Island with 22°C.

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In March the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Hakuba to pleasant in Naha. The temperatures range from very low in Kamikawa with -0°C to high in Iriomote with 24°C.

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In April the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Hakuba to pleasant in Osaka. The temperatures range from low in Nemuro with 5°C to high in Iriomote with 25°C.

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In May the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Hakuba to pleasant in Tokyo. The temperatures range from low in Nemuro with 8°C to high in Ishigaki Island with 28°C.

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In June the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Hakuba to perfect in Sapporo. The temperatures range from low in Nemuro with 12°C to high in Ishigaki Island with 29°C.

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In July the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Kyoto to pleasant in Sapporo. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Nemuro with 16°C to very high in Moriguchi with 32°C. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In August the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Hakuba to pleasant in Fujikawaguchiko. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nemuro with 19°C to very high in Moriguchi with 34°C. On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Japan. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In September the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Hakuba to pleasant in Sapporo. September is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nemuro with 18°C to very high in Moriguchi with 30°C.

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In October the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Hakuba to perfect in Kumamoto. The temperatures range from low in Kamikawa with 12°C to high in Ogasawara with 28°C.

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In November the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Hakuba to pleasant in Tokyo. The temperatures range from low in Kamikawa with 3°C to high in Ogasawara with 26°C.

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In December the weather in Japan ranges from poor in Hakuba to pleasant in Naha. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Kamikawa with -4°C to high in Ishigaki Island with 24°C.

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