When is the best time to go to Izumo

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Izumo, 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.

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Izumo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Izumo 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

Izumo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 132mm 2.7hrs 11hrs

Izumo's weather in January is typically cool and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Izumo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Izumo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Izumo with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Izumo weather in January »

February

Izumo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 115mm 3.4hrs 11.8hrs

February in Izumo is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Izumo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Izumo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Izumo with around 115mm 4.5 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Izumo weather in February »

March

Izumo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 117mm 5.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Izumo is characteristically cool and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Izumo.

March is in the spring in Izumo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Izumo with around 117mm 4.6 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Izumo weather in March »

April

Izumo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 124mm 6.5hrs 13.9hrs

Izumo's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Izumo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Izumo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Izumo with around 124mm 4.9 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Izumo weather in April »

May

Izumo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 122mm 7.4hrs 14.9hrs

May is a wet month in Izumo and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Izumo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Izumo 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 Izumo with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Izumo weather in May »

June

Izumo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 195mm 6hrs 11hrs

The climate in Izumo during June can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Izumo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Izumo 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 Izumo with around 195mm 7.7 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.

Izumo weather in June »

July

Izumo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 254mm 6.3hrs 11.8hrs

July in Izumo is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Izumo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Izumo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Izumo with around 254mm 10 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Izumo weather in July »

August

Izumo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 137mm 7.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Izumo is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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 Izumo.

August is in the summer in Izumo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Izumo with around 137mm 5.4 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Izumo weather in August »

September

Izumo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 207mm 5.6hrs 13.9hrs

Izumo's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Izumo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Izumo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Izumo with around 207mm 8.2 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Izumo weather in September »

October

Izumo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 126mm 5.7hrs 14.9hrs

October is a wet month in Izumo and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Izumo, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Izumo 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 Izumo with around 126mm 5 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Izumo weather in October »

November

Izumo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 124mm 4.2hrs 11hrs

The climate in Izumo during November can be summarized as mild and wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Izumo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Izumo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Izumo with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Izumo weather in November »

December

Izumo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 121mm 3.2hrs 11.8hrs

December in Izumo is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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 Izumo.

December is in the winter in Izumo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Izumo with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Izumo weather in December »

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Izumo weather stats

Izumo weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: February 115mm 4.5ins
Sunniest month: August 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 7.1°C 44.8°F
Wettest month: July 254mm 10ins
Warmest sea: August 26.5°C 79.7°F
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