Japan weather in September
What is the weather like in Japan in September?
The weather conditions in Japan in September range from poor to pleasant depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During September in Japan, the average maximum temperature ranges from low in Mount Fuji with 6°C (43°F) to very high in Ishigaki Island with 31°C (88°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Ishigaki Island and 1°C (33°F) in Mount Fuji.
Precipitation in September ranges from high in Abashiri with an average of 113mm (4.4inch) rainfall to heavy in Kōchi with 401mm (16inch).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
period with an average of 128 hours of sunshine in Tokyo during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Japan.
Where to go in Japan in September





Popular destinations in Japan
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
Average weather in Tokyo
In September Tokyo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (69°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Kyoto
In September Kyoto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Osaka
In September Osaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Hakuba
In September Hakuba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (74°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Hakone
In September Hakone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (33°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is September the best time to go to Japan?
In our opinion September is not the best time to visit Japan with commonly unpleasant weather in Tokyo.
On average the best time to visit Japan is in April, May and June with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo.
The worst month is January that can have poor weather conditions.
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