In recent years, far stronger typhoon seasons have occurred with 30 or more storms including a number of super typhoons with sustained winds greater. Japan weather august temperature, climate, best time to visit. Summer june to august hot up to 40c in many places, with oppressive humidity. The following chart shows the approximate blooming periods for some of the most popular flowers in japan. In other regions, it usually runs from early june through around midjuly. August can be too hot for some across the majority of japan as the islands and mainland are seeing a rise in temperatures as the heat wave continues, however we wouldnt rule it out as the lower numbers and right itinerary can still work well during the summer season. As japan is a long collection of islands stretching out over thousands of kilometers, the climate varies considerably from the northern island of hokkaido summer mild and short. The only places which escape this are the mountains, and the. May 2017 may is one of the best times to visit japan as it is perfect for those who would like to spend their time doing outdoor activities in japan. I have done lots of research about japans august weather, and understand that the rainy season has ended, but am wondering if it is largely still rainy and gray. Japan s weather and climate features four distinct seasons, something which the local japanese seem to be quite proud of. There are some disadvantages to visiting japan during the typhoon season but also some fantastic advantages to visiting japan. Except the rainy days, the country offers you a lovely sunny weather to experience the popular summertime festivals, and sightseeing attractions including the.
There are some things you should know about visiting japan during the typhoon season. The 2019 nippon professional baseball season began on march 29. These areas are carpeted in a brilliant white coating of fresh powdery snow making the traditional japanese onsen hot springs even more fun to sit in. The sakura season typically takes place from the last week of march to the first or second week of april. Japan weather august temperature, climate, best time to. As a reference, here are the average number of days with precipitation in august for some major cities in japan. As the rest of japan experiences humidity and rain during the summer months, hokkaido enjoys pleasantly warm and sunny days, and so the hiking season continues. The modern japanese names for the months literally translate to first month, second month, and so on.
The conditions are more comfortable in higher elevations and in hokkaido, a highly popular destination. In august, there is a certain decrease in rain frequency. But note, the rainfall and winds can be somewhat sporadic, so youll still. Although august is not technically japan s rainy season, rain still tends to be a reality for most of japan. August and september are said to be the peak of typhoon season, although the official meteorological typhoon season is june to november. Daytime temperatures usually reach 33c in osaka in august with very high heat and humidity, falling to 25c at night. Hot and humid weather continues throughout okinawa and japan s southernmost islands in august avg temp. Okinawa but have usually weakened before hitting tokyo. Typhoons in japan mostly occur from july to october, but mainly in august and september. National holidays in japan in 2019 office holidays. Also, august to october is the peak typhoon season in japan. Traditionally called minazuki, the month of water, june gets more rainfall than other months as the rainy season sets in and sweeps upward through japan.
Top 10 things to do in japan in june japan web magazine. Its also a little bit less busy now that cherry blossom season has ended, with the exception of holidays, so prices can be a bit cheaper. Normally a pale blue color, the japanese wisteria is enjoyed by gardeners around the world, and in japan you can find really stunning displays of wisteri. The snows of winter are eagerly awaited by skiers and snowboarders, who fill popular. However, typhoon season also reaches its peak this month, with the southern islands most at risk of being hit by strong winds which tend to last between 24 and 48 hours. Oct 17, 2019 japans typhoon season ranges from may to october each year, peaking in august and september. Summer in japan weather, clothing and travel tips for. Golden week, cherry blossom season, autumn foliage season and also nenmatsu are high seasons in japan. Top 10 things to do in japan in august japan web magazine. Experience the beauty of autumn in japan japan monthly web. Winter i like to end things on a positive note, so lets start off with the cons on this last one. August is the peak for travel, festivals, hanabi and beach activities. So for many regions on the east side of japan, including tokyo, september is the month that has on average the most precipitation. Top tips the japan rail pass offers unlimited use of the extensive, fast and efficient japan rail system.
We cover all the basics including things to do in tokyo, how to get from narita airport to tokyo, which jr rail pass to choose, getting a sim card and pocket wifi. Normally a pale blue color, the japanese wisteria is enjoyed by gardeners around the world, and in japan you can find really stunning displays of wisteria. Winter december march is a beautiful time to visit japan, especially if you are venturing to the ski slopes of hokkaido or nagano. Its important to check the weather often during this season.
It is the 70th season since nippon professional baseball npb was reorganized in 1950. Moreover japan is geography stretches from and north to south, with the north island of hokkaido in a subarctic zone and the southern island of okinawa being subtropical, and the rest of. The weather is one of the most important things to consider when deciding when to go to japan. March to may and october to november are considered the best time visit japan, even though climate differs from north to south. The typhoon season in japan takes place between june to october. The countrys diverse geography causes enormous variation in weather patterns. Through the month, a lot of fireworks festivals are held across japan, especially on. Fittingly, flower viewing is a very popular activity in japan as most prominently seen in the annual festivities surrounding the cherry blossoms, but not limited to them the following chart shows the approximate blooming periods for some of the most popular flowers in japan. The 1959 pacific typhoon season was regarded as one of the most devastating years for pacific typhoons on record, with china, japan and south korea sustaining catastrophic losses. Data from the last 30 years show that an average of. June is usually the rainy season tsuyu for most of the country, but hokkaido misses out on this as well, so so its a good time to visit. The table below uses traditional numerals, but the use of western numerals 1. Some of listed placesevents in japan in august 2020 are closed or cancelled due to coronavirus.
On average, the pacific experiences 25 tropical cyclones with 11 of these approaching japan and 3 directly hitting the country. Nothing can be more vibrant, yet more crowded, than japanese parks during the hanami cherry blossom season in april. In japan, it is common to celebrate it on july 7th, but asagaya saves its festivities for august. Typhoons pass fairly quickly and leave good weather in their wake. Commonly called obon in japanese, the summer holiday periodtypically.
The corresponding number is combined with the suffix. Jan 10, 2015 august and september are the peak of the typhoon season in japan. The typhoon season reaches its peak in august and september. When to visit japan the best months to visit japan considering weather, events, season attractions and prices. Spring in japan is famous for the cherry blossom season, and if. The intensity of the weather is matched by the intensity of the summer event season. Flowers are like mirrors to the seasons, reflecting the passage of time. Jan 16, 2018 people often ask me when the peak travel season in japan is and whether they should avoid it or not. Shogatsu new year bringing in the new year is taken very seriously in japan. Latest travel advice for japan, including how to stay safe during the coronavirus covid19 pandemic and information on returning to the uk. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from approximately 70 to 90 f 21 to 32 c july and august are typically the hottest and most humid times of year, and can be uncomfortable for sightseeing if you are averse to humidity. Select a destination to see more weather parameters. Summer in japan lasts from june to august and is usually a very hot season, with extreme humidity levels and daytime temperatures often higher than 30.
Experience the beauty of autumn in japan autumn, season 2012. Hokkaido is the exception where temperatures cool and the leaves begin to change color. A breakdown of august weather for major regions of japan. Here are 10 best things to do in japan in august including traditional summer festivals, fireworks, flower fields and more. As with cherry blossom season, rainy season begins and ends earlier in the south and starts later and lasts longer in the north. This tanabata festival in asagayas main shopping street was originally conceived in 1954 by local merchants seeking to attract customers to the area, and this year marks its 65th iteration. The best time to visit japan is generally in spring or autumn when the country is at its most beautiful thanks to the budding of cherry blossom and stunning autumnal colours. Depending on the experience youre after, each season offers its own unique conditions and attractions however, the best time to visit japan is generally spring or. Typhoons usually hit the coasts of okinawa, kyushu and shikoku and cause strong rain and wind in wide parts or all of japan for about two days.
Sometimes it is rainy, but in general the weather becomes drier. Hakodate port festival this is the largest summer event in hakodate. Summer in japan weather, clothing and travel tips for june. Best time to visit japan best time of year for travelling. Winter is from december to february, spring is march to may, summer is june to august and autumn is from september to november.
Luckily, typhoons are often followed by perfectly clear weather. Rainy season in japan typically begins in early may in okinawa. Usually, japans official period of summer season begins in early june and ends in late august with three to four week of rainy season. The best time to visit japan to see the cherry blossoms is in april and may, when the trees are in full bloom and the flowers are at their pinkest. Apart from sendai, which is disadvantaged by a mild and morning fog, most of the localities on the honshu island are favored by a more pleasant weather throughout august in japan. August and september are the peak season for typhoons in japan. The best time to visit japan depends on where youre going and what youre hoping to see. Avoid the golden week in early may when all the country is on the move. The island also avoids the typhoons that pound the southern islands during autumn months when days are typically crisp and dry, and by midseptember hokkaido is the first place in the. Late may through october is known as typhoon season in japan, with the majority of typhoons occurring in august and september. Late april early may 2020 wisteria plants produce a tress of flowers up to 50cm long and with upwards of 100 flowers on just one tress. Discover the best time of year for travelling to japan and start planning your trip with our complete guide. Japanese culture seasons celebrating the four seasons.
July and august are the months most prone to typhoons in japan. There is no need to avoid travel during these months, however. When to travel to japan travel weather japan guide. Nagano is also a great place to visit in the winter because of the resident snow monkeys who appear in. But note, the rainfall and winds can be somewhat sporadic, so youll still find some warm and nice days out throughout the month as well. The weather in tokyo in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. Get the latest coronavirus covid19 updates for japan with current travel advice, statistics and online resources below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in japan in july. There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in osaka in august thats 48% of daylight hours. Travel status japan has banned the entry of foreign travellers from 100 countries and regions including china, south korea, the united states, russia and all of europe since march, and suspended visas issued to people from the rest of the world. Data from the last 30 years show that an average of 11 typhoons approach the coast per year. Summer in japan lasts from about june to midseptember, depending on the location. Though nominally one of japan s three autumn months, september can still be quite hot in much of japan. With over 750,000 readers each month, tokyo cheapo is the site of choice for value hunters who want their yen to go further in tokyo. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
By august, tsuyu has receded and on average there are more sunny days during the month of august than there are during the other summer months. Overview of holidays and many observances in japan during the year 2020. There is a rainy season in japan that occurs for the southern three major islands honshu, shikoku, kyushu that generally runs from midjune to midjuly called tsuyu. Book in advance if you intend to travel to japan during that time. Like other temperate countries, japan experiences the four seasons. The autumn usually lasts from september to november. The only places which escape this are the mountains, and the northern island of hokkaido. Beach resorts tend to empty out as beach season is declared officially over, but beach trips are still a viable option with the added bonus of fewer crowds. Usually, japan s official period of summer season begins in early june and ends in late august with three to four week of rainy season. The weather is also great at this time with mild temperatures. August is the hottest month of the year in hokkaido avg temp. Haters gonna hate, but august in japan is a great season for icy beer, chilled soba, shaved ice, cold ramune, hiking in the mountains, relaxing by the lakes, cycling. Hot up to 40c in many places, with oppressive humidity.
There are 12 teams npb, split evenly between the central league and pacific league. Get the monthly weather forecast for tokyo, tokyo, japan, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Temperatures continue to climb and the heat cis hardly bearable in the middle of the day. Best things to do in summer in japan lonely planet. August tends to be very humid and usually is typhoon season in japan. August the most festive and exciting month of the year in japan. Typhoon season can affect your japanese travel plans. Without a shadow of a doubt, we receive far more inquiries for travel to japan around cherry blossom season than for any other time of year. The best times to visit japan for cherry blossoms for travelers determined to visit japan during cherry blossom season, the dates of bloom depend on the weather conditions each year. Japan best time to visit japan seasons and weather japan climate. The rainy season is over and temperatures in excess of 35c arent unusual. Although it is not perfect the weather in japan that month is, according to seasonal norms, quite good in hakone, izu, niigata, yokohama, kitakyushu, sendai honshu, kanazawa, nagoya. The climate in japan in august ranges from good to tolerable depending on the region and city. Except the rainy days, the country offers you a lovely sunny weather to experience the popular summertime festivals, and sightseeing attractions including the beautiful beaches.