When is the best time to go to Sanjō

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sanjō 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

Sanjō January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 209mm 2.7hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Sanjō during January can be summarized as cool and very wet.

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

January is in the winter in Sanjō and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sanjō with around 209mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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February

Sanjō February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 138mm 3.6hrs 11.7hrs

February in Sanjō is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Sanjō and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sanjō with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanjō weather in February »

March

Sanjō March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 108mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Sanjō and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sanjō with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanjō weather in March »

April

Sanjō April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 88mm 6.4hrs 14hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Sanjō and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sanjō with around 88mm 3.5 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanjō weather in April »

May

Sanjō May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 95mm 7hrs 15.1hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Sanjō and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sanjō with around 95mm 3.7 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanjō weather in May »

June

Sanjō June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 129mm 5.6hrs 10.8hrs

June in Sanjō is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

June is in the summer in Sanjō 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 (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sanjō 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanjō weather in June »

July

Sanjō July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 183mm 5.6hrs 11.7hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Sanjō and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sanjō with around 183mm 7.2 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanjō weather in July »

August

Sanjō August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 145mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Sanjō 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 Sanjō.

August is in the summer in Sanjō 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 Sanjō with around 145mm 5.7 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanjō weather in August »

September

Sanjō September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 171mm 4.8hrs 14hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Sanjō 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 Sanjō with around 171mm 6.7 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanjō weather in September »

October

Sanjō October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 153mm 4.9hrs 15.1hrs

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

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 Sanjō.

October is in the fall / autumn in Sanjō and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sanjō with around 153mm 6 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanjō weather in October »

November

Sanjō November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 191mm 3.8hrs 10.8hrs

November in Sanjō is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Sanjō and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sanjō with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanjō weather in November »

December

Sanjō December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 223mm 2.9hrs 11.7hrs

December in Sanjō is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Sanjō and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sanjō with around 223mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Sanjō weather stats

Sanjō weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.7°C 87.3°F
Driest month: April 88mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: August 6.9hrs
Coldest month: January 5.4°C 41.7°F
Wettest month: December 223mm 8.8ins
Warmest sea: August 25.2°C 77.4°F
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