When is the best time to go to Suwa
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Suwa, 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 Suwa
Suwa weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Suwa 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 | 34mm | 5.7hrs | 11hrs |
January in Suwa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
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 Suwa.
January is in the winter in Suwa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Suwa with around 34mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 54mm | 5.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Suwa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
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 Suwa.
February is in the winter in Suwa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Suwa with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 84mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Suwa is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Suwa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Suwa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Suwa 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 114mm | 6.3hrs | 13.9hrs |
Suwa's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Suwa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Suwa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Suwa with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 124mm | 6.8hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a wet month in Suwa 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 Suwa.
May is in the spring in Suwa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Suwa 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 213mm | 4.9hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Suwa during June can be summarized as mild and very 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 Suwa.
June is in the summer in Suwa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Suwa with around 213mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 218mm | 5hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Suwa is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
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 Suwa.
July is in the summer in Suwa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Suwa with around 218mm 8.6 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 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 165mm | 5.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Suwa is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Suwa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Suwa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Suwa with around 165mm 6.5 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 198mm | 4.4hrs | 13.9hrs |
Suwa's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
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 Suwa.
September is in the fall / autumn in Suwa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Suwa with around 198mm 7.8 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 114mm | 4.9hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a damp month in Suwa and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Suwa.
October is in the fall / autumn in Suwa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Suwa with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 63mm | 5.3hrs | 11hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Suwa during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Suwa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Suwa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Suwa with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 29mm | 5.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Suwa is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Suwa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Suwa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Suwa with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Suwa weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 26.1°C 79°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 29mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 5.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.9°C 33.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 218mm 8.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
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