Nikko, JapanQuick decision
When to visit Nikko?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
19°C–25°C in July
🌧 Least rain
84% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (36%)
📅 Best score
7.0/10
Monthly climate data
Nikko weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -4°C | 3°C | 36% | 2.1 | 9.2h | 4.1/10 | 8.2/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -5°C | 4°C | 36% | 2.2 | 10.0h | 4.1/10 | 8.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | -1°C | 8°C | 49% | 5.5 | 10.6h | 4.1/10 | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 4°C | 14°C | 54% | 6.4 | 11.2h | 5.0/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 10°C | 18°C | 59% | 8.2 | 11.0h | 6.8/10 | 4.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 14°C | 21°C | 79% | 10.2 | 9.9h | 6.4/10 | 3.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 19°C | 25°C | 84% | 12.9 | 9.5h | 7.0/10 | 2.4/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 20°C | 26°C | 90% | 11.9 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 | 2.5/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 16°C | 22°C | 82% | 11.4 | 8.2h | 6.1/10 | 2.5/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 10°C | 16°C | 62% | 9.3 | 8.6h | 4.7/10 | 3.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 11°C | 39% | 3.2 | 9.0h | 4.6/10 | 5.8/10 |
| 🌦️ December | -2°C | 6°C | 36% | 2.2 | 8.9h | 4.1/10 | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 13°C, 54% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 24°C, 84% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 16°C, 61% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 4°C, 36% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 4.1/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: February (ski score 8.3/10). For hiking/summer: July (7.0/10, 25°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 8.0/10. Cold temperatures (3°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In July, temperatures average 25°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
January is the wettest month with 36% rainy days.
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