When is the best time to go to Takayama
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Takayama, 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 Takayama
Takayama weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Takayama 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 | 80mm | 3.8hrs | 10.9hrs |
January in Takayama is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Takayama for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Takayama and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Takayama with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 86mm | 4.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Takayama is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Takayama for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Takayama and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Takayama with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Takayama weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 114mm | 5.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Takayama is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Takayama for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Takayama and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Takayama with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 141mm | 6.2hrs | 13.9hrs |
Takayama'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 Takayama for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Takayama and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Takayama with around 141mm 5.6 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 143mm | 6.8hrs | 15hrs |
May is a wet month in Takayama and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Takayama.
May is in the spring in Takayama and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Takayama with around 143mm 5.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 235mm | 5.1hrs | 10.9hrs |
The weather in June in Takayama is characteristically mild and very wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Takayama, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Takayama and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Takayama with around 235mm 9.2 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 246mm | 5.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Takayama is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Takayama, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Takayama and is typically the 6th warmest 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Takayama with around 246mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 163mm | 6.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Takayama is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Takayama, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Takayama and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Takayama with around 163mm 6.4 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 232mm | 4.5hrs | 13.9hrs |
Takayama's weather in September is typically warm and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Takayama, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Takayama and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Takayama with around 232mm 9.1 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Takayama weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 125mm | 4.7hrs | 15hrs |
October is a wet month in Takayama and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Takayama.
October is in the fall / autumn in Takayama and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Takayama with around 125mm 4.9 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 | 93mm | 4.2hrs | 10.9hrs |
November is a a little damp month in Takayama and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Takayama.
November is in the fall / autumn in Takayama and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Takayama with around 93mm 3.7 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Takayama weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 71mm | 3.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Takayama is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Takayama for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Takayama and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Takayama with around 71mm 2.8 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Takayama weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 71mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.7°C 33.3°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 246mm 9.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
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