Asia · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37–50°F | 6h | Moderate (67mm) | Shoulder | Crisp, clear winter days; New Year shrine visits and steaming bowls of ramen. |
| February | 38–51°F | 6h | Moderate (68mm) | Shoulder | Cold and quiet; early plum blossoms and hot-spring escapes before the crowds. |
| March | 43–57°F | 5h | High (116mm) | Peak | Spring awakens; first cherry blossoms and picnic-perfect afternoons under the sakura. |
| April | 52–66°F | 6h | High (140mm) | Peak | Cherry blossoms at full peak; pink canopies, festivals and Japan at its most magical. |
| May | 61–74°F | 6h | High (144mm) | Peak | Fresh-green and mild; ideal walking weather between the sakura and the rains. |
| June | 68–79°F | 4h | High (174mm) | Shoulder | Rainy-season hush; hydrangeas glow and misty temples empty of crowds. |
| July | 75–86°F | 5h | High (159mm) | Off-Peak | Hot, humid and festive; summer matsuri, fireworks and shaved-ice on every corner. |
| August | 77–89°F | 6h | High (155mm) | Off-Peak | Sweltering and lively; Obon lanterns, fireworks and mountain escapes from the heat. |
| September | 71–82°F | 4h | High (211mm) | Shoulder | Lingering summer heat and typhoon watch; first hints of autumn and thinner crowds. |
| October | 61–72°F | 4h | High (215mm) | Peak | Golden autumn arrives; clear skies, comfortable days and the first red maples. |
| November | 51–63°F | 5h | Moderate (88mm) | Peak | Fiery maple peak; Kyoto's temples ablaze in red and gold under crisp blue skies. |
| December | 42–54°F | 6h | Moderate (53mm) | Shoulder | Cool, clear and glittering; winter illuminations and quiet year-end temple bells. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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