Nikko weather in September (Tochigi, Japan)

How is the weather in Nikko in September? This guide provides all the details you need.

In September, Nikko generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. September is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Nikko in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 300 mm for the month. Typically around 22 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 98 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Nikko. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nikko climate page with graphs.

 

Nikko, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 300 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 86%  
SunshineSunshine 98 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in September

Find out more about the weather in Japan in September and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Nikko in September?

For visitors traveling to Nikko, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in September.

Swimming
4/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nikko.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.