Weather in South- in Japan
Considering a trip to Japan this South- and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Japan in South-?
Japan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In South-, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. South- falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Kamikawa at -6°C and warm in Ishigaki Island at 22°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Ishigaki Island and -14°C in Kamikawa. On average, South- is the coldest month of the year in Japan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In South-, 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
Tokyo enjoys a balanced 189 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at South-'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 South-
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in South- for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
Tokyo
In South- 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 South- 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 South- 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 South- 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 South- 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 South- the best time to visit Japan?
In our view, South- might not be the best time to travel to Japan with often poor weather in Tokyo.
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 weather in January tends to be poor.
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