Weather in Pr- in Japan
Thinking about venturing to Japan this Pr- and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Japan in Pr-?
The weather in Japan in Pr- can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In Pr-, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Kamikawa at -6°C to warm in Ishigaki Island at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Ishigaki Island and -14°C in Kamikawa. On average, Pr- is the coldest month of the year in Japan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In Pr-, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fukuyama with an average of 50 mm to heavy rainfall in Itoigawa with 309 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 189 hours of sunlight anticipated in Tokyo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at Pr-'s conditions in Japan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Japan's yearly weather, check out our Japan climate page.
Where to go in Japan in Pr-
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in Pr- for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
Tokyo
In Pr- Tokyo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kyoto
In Pr- Kyoto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Osaka
In Pr- Osaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hakuba
In Pr- Hakuba generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hakone
In Pr- Hakone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is Pr- the best time to visit Japan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Tokyo, Pr- may not be the ideal time to visit Japan.
On average, the best time to visit Japan is in May, June and November with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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