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.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Iida.
Iida, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 28°C (82°F) and January dropping to 3°C (37°F).
With around 2186 mm (86 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Iida has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from April to October, with warm summers and cold winters. The wettest month is July. The most sunshine falls in January, with an average of 6.8 hours of daily sunshine.
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Visitors to Iida can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C (37°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in August to -8°C (18°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Iida is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2186 mm (86 in). Iida can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 294 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 22 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 99 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation spread across 14 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Iida Precipitation page.
Iida experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.8 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 4.7 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Iida.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 73%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Iida. In contrast, January, February, March, June, July, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Iida has a distinct rainy season from April to October, with warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 3°C (37°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from -8°C (18°F) to 18°C (64°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 2186 mm (86 in). July is the wettest month with 294 mm (12 in), while December is the driest with 99 mm (3.9 in).
Iida receives around 2,178 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 204 hours, while September is the cloudiest with just 142 hours. Overall, Iida enjoys abundant sunshine.
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