When is the best time to go to Hikone
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hikone, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Hikone
Hikone weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hikone are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 103mm | 3.7hrs | 11hrs |
January is a damp month in Hikone and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hikone for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Hikone and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hikone with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 99mm | 4.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Hikone is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hikone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Hikone and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hikone with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 120mm | 5.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Hikone is characteristically cool and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hikone.
March is in the spring in Hikone and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hikone with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 143mm | 6hrs | 13.9hrs |
Hikone's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hikone.
April is in the spring in Hikone and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hikone with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 145mm | 6.7hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a wet month in Hikone and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hikone, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Hikone and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hikone with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 230mm | 5.2hrs | 11hrs |
June in Hikone is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hikone, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Hikone and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hikone with around 230mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 222mm | 5.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Hikone is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hikone, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Hikone and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hikone with around 222mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 124mm | 6.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Hikone is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hikone.
August is in the summer in Hikone and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hikone with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 192mm | 5hrs | 13.9hrs |
Hikone's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hikone, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Hikone and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hikone with around 192mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 116mm | 5.4hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a damp month in Hikone and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hikone, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Hikone and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hikone with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 86mm | 4.7hrs | 11hrs |
Hikone's weather in November is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hikone, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Hikone and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hikone with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 87mm | 4.1hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Hikone is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hikone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Hikone and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hikone with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Hikone weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 86mm 3.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 6.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.2°C 43.2°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 230mm 9.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27°C 80.6°F |
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