About Japan
Ancient temples, Mount Fuji, cutting-edge technology, and exquisite cuisine.
Cities(14)
Hakone
Hot spring resort with views of Mount Fuji, art museums and lake cruises
Hakuba
Hakuba: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Hiroshima
Peace Memorial, Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and okonomiyaki culture
Kanazawa
Well-preserved Edo-era districts, Kenroku-en garden and fresh seafood
Kyoto
Ancient temples, geisha districts and traditional gardens
Mount Fuji
Japan iconic sacred mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nara
Ancient capital with friendly deer, Todai-ji temple and giant Buddha
Niseko
World-famous powder snow resort with stunning Mt Yotei views
Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Osaka
Japan's kitchen with incredible street food, vibrant nightlife, and historic castle.
Sapporo
Hokkaido capital famous for snow festival, beer and miso ramen
Tokyo
Japan's vibrant capital blending tradition and ultra-modernity
Yokohama
Japan second city with Chinatown, harbor views and ramen museum
Zao Onsen
Zao Onsen: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Daylight, UV and air quality in Japan
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 05:22
- Sunset
- 17:56
- Golden hour
- 17:22
- Blue hour
- 18:21
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in Japan month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
Best time to go
May – September
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 8° | 9° | 12° | 17° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 30° | 26° | 21° | 16° | 11° |
| Night | -0° | 1° | 4° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 20° | 14° | 8° | 3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 68 | 66 | 111 | 114 | 131 | 166 | 149 | 115 | 189 | 208 | 89 | 59 |
| Rain days (days) | 6 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 7.6 | 8.5 | 9.7 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 7 | 7.4 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in Japan month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
November – February
Driest month
January · 21%
Wettest month
June · 49%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 21% | 28% | 38% | 37% | 36% | 49% | 43% | 36% | 45% | 40% | 30% | 23% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 6 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Weather in Japan
Related Destinations
Tokyo
Japan's vibrant capital blending tradition and ultra-modernity
Osaka
Japan's kitchen with incredible street food, vibrant nightlife, and historic castle.
Hakuba
Hakuba: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Zao Onsen
Zao Onsen: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Yokohama
Japan second city with Chinatown, harbor views and ramen museum