When is the best time to go to Yotsukaidō

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Yotsukaidō 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

Yotsukaidō January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 57mm 6.1hrs 11hrs

Yotsukaidō's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry 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 Yotsukaidō.

January is in the winter in Yotsukaidō and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Yotsukaidō with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Yotsukaidō February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 78mm 5.7hrs 11.8hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Yotsukaidō and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Yotsukaidō with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Yotsukaidō March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 114mm 5.6hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Yotsukaidō and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Yotsukaidō with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Yotsukaidō April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 121mm 5.7hrs 13.9hrs

Yotsukaidō's weather in April is typically mild and 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 Yotsukaidō.

April is in the spring in Yotsukaidō and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Yotsukaidō with around 121mm 4.8 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Yotsukaidō May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 123mm 6.2hrs 14.9hrs

May is a wet month in Yotsukaidō and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Yotsukaidō and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Yotsukaidō with around 123mm 4.8 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Yotsukaidō June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 163mm 4.4hrs 11hrs

The weather in June in Yotsukaidō is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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 Yotsukaidō.

June is in the summer in Yotsukaidō and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Yotsukaidō 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Yotsukaidō weather in June »

July

Yotsukaidō July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 110mm 5hrs 11.8hrs

July in Yotsukaidō is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Yotsukaidō and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Yotsukaidō with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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.

Yotsukaidō weather in July »

August

Yotsukaidō August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 127mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Yotsukaidō is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

August is in the summer in Yotsukaidō and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Yotsukaidō with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Yotsukaidō weather in August »

September

Yotsukaidō September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 185mm 4.5hrs 13.9hrs

Yotsukaidō's weather in September is typically warm, humid and 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 a good time to visit Yotsukaidō.

September is in the fall / autumn in Yotsukaidō and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Yotsukaidō with around 185mm 7.3 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Yotsukaidō weather in September »

October

Yotsukaidō October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 184mm 4.6hrs 14.9hrs

October is a wet month in Yotsukaidō 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 Yotsukaidō.

October is in the fall / autumn in Yotsukaidō and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Yotsukaidō with around 184mm 7.2 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Yotsukaidō weather in October »

November

Yotsukaidō November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 104mm 5hrs 11hrs

Yotsukaidō's weather in November is typically mild and damp in nature.

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 Yotsukaidō.

November is in the fall / autumn in Yotsukaidō and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Yotsukaidō with around 104mm 4.1 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Yotsukaidō weather in November »

December

Yotsukaidō December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 56mm 5.9hrs 11.8hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Yotsukaidō and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Yotsukaidō with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Yotsukaidō weather stats

Yotsukaidō weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.2°C 84.6°F
Driest month: December 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: January 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 9.5°C 49.1°F
Wettest month: September 185mm 7.3ins
Warmest sea: August 26.4°C 79.5°F
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