When is the best time to go to Nikkō
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nikkō, 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 Nikkō
Nikkō weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nikkō 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 43mm | 6.1hrs | 10.9hrs |
Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Nikkō during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nikkō, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Nikkō and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Nikkō with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 60mm | 6hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Nikkō is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nikkō, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Nikkō and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nikkō with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 83mm | 6.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Nikkō is characteristically cold and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nikkō for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Nikkō and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nikkō with around 83mm 3.2 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 129mm | 6.2hrs | 14hrs |
Nikkō's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nikkō for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Nikkō and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nikkō with around 129mm 5.1 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 147mm | 6.5hrs | 15hrs |
May is a wet month in Nikkō and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Nikkō.
May is in the spring in Nikkō and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nikkō with around 147mm 5.8 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 221mm | 4.5hrs | 10.9hrs |
Mild and very wet weather often prevails in Nikkō during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nikkō for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Nikkō and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nikkō with around 221mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 223mm | 4.4hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Nikkō is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nikkō, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Nikkō and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nikkō with around 223mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 318mm | 5.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Nikkō is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nikkō, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Nikkō and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nikkō with around 318mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 285mm | 3.9hrs | 14hrs |
Nikkō's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nikkō.
September is in the fall / autumn in Nikkō and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nikkō with around 285mm 11.2 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 159mm | 4.7hrs | 15hrs |
October is a wet month in Nikkō and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nikkō for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Nikkō and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nikkō with around 159mm 6.3 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 86mm | 5.4hrs | 10.9hrs |
November is a a little damp month in Nikkō and the temperature is generally cool.
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 Nikkō.
November is in the fall / autumn in Nikkō and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nikkō with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little 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.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 41mm | 5.9hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Nikkō is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nikkō, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Nikkō and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nikkō with around 41mm 1.6 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Nikkō weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 41mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 6.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.9°C 33.6°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 318mm 12.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26°C 78.8°F |
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