When is the best time to go to Kusatsu

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kusatsu, 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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Kusatsu weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kusatsu 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

Kusatsu January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 80mm 3.8hrs 11hrs

Kusatsu's weather in January is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Kusatsu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kusatsu with around 80mm 3.2 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kusatsu February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 82mm 4hrs 11.8hrs

February in Kusatsu 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 Kusatsu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Kusatsu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kusatsu with around 82mm 3.2 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Kusatsu March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 111mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Kusatsu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kusatsu with around 111mm 4.4 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Kusatsu April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 133mm 5.9hrs 13.9hrs

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

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 Kusatsu.

April is in the spring in Kusatsu 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 Kusatsu with around 133mm 5.2 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Kusatsu May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 138mm 6.6hrs 14.9hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Kusatsu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kusatsu with around 138mm 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Kusatsu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 224mm 5hrs 11hrs

Warm, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Kusatsu during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Kusatsu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kusatsu with around 224mm 8.8 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Kusatsu July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 213mm 5.5hrs 11.8hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Kusatsu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kusatsu with around 213mm 8.4 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Kusatsu August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 121mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Kusatsu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kusatsu with around 121mm 4.8 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Kusatsu September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 177mm 4.9hrs 13.9hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Kusatsu 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 Kusatsu with around 177mm 7 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Kusatsu October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 110mm 5.2hrs 14.9hrs

October is a damp month in Kusatsu and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Kusatsu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kusatsu with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Kusatsu November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 76mm 4.6hrs 11hrs

Kusatsu's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Kusatsu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kusatsu with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Kusatsu December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 68mm 4.1hrs 11.8hrs

December in Kusatsu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Kusatsu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kusatsu with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Kusatsu weather stats

Kusatsu weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: December 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.7°C 44.1°F
Wettest month: June 224mm 8.8ins
Warmest sea: August 27.1°C 80.8°F
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