When is the best time to go to Ōkawara

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ōkawara 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

Ōkawara January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 48mm 4.8hrs 10.8hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Ōkawara and the temperature is generally cool.

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

January is in the winter in Ōkawara and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōkawara weather in January »

February

Ōkawara February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 53mm 5.3hrs 11.7hrs

February in Ōkawara is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Ōkawara and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.

Ōkawara weather in February »

March

Ōkawara March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 68mm 6.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Ōkawara is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Ōkawara and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 68mm 2.7 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.

Ōkawara weather in March »

April

Ōkawara April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 84mm 6.6hrs 14hrs

Ōkawara's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Ōkawara and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 84mm 3.3 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōkawara weather in April »

May

Ōkawara May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 97mm 7hrs 15.1hrs

May is a a little damp month in Ōkawara and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Ōkawara and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 97mm 3.8 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōkawara weather in May »

June

Ōkawara June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 122mm 5.3hrs 10.8hrs

The weather in June in Ōkawara is characteristically warm 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 Ōkawara.

June is in the summer in Ōkawara and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 122mm 4.8 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōkawara weather in June »

July

Ōkawara July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 141mm 5hrs 11.7hrs

July in Ōkawara is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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 Ōkawara.

July is in the summer in Ōkawara and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōkawara weather in July »

August

Ōkawara August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 147mm 6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Ōkawara 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 Ōkawara.

August is in the summer in Ōkawara and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 147mm 5.8 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōkawara weather in August »

September

Ōkawara September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 163mm 4.5hrs 14hrs

Ōkawara's weather in September is typically warm, humid 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 Ōkawara.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ōkawara and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōkawara weather in September »

October

Ōkawara October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 100mm 5hrs 15.1hrs

October is a a little damp month in Ōkawara 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 Ōkawara.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ōkawara and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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.

Ōkawara weather in October »

November

Ōkawara November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 67mm 4.7hrs 10.8hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Ōkawara during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Ōkawara and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 67mm 2.6 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōkawara weather in November »

December

Ōkawara December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 43mm 4.6hrs 11.7hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Ōkawara and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Ōkawara with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōkawara weather in December »

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Ōkawara weather stats

Ōkawara weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.9°C 84°F
Driest month: December 43mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: March 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 4.6°C 40.3°F
Wettest month: September 163mm 6.4ins
Warmest sea: August 24.5°C 76.1°F
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