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Nikko, UNESCO site among forests and waterfalls — gilded Shinto shrines, Kegon gorge and cool mountain air near Tokyo.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 36.75°N 139.6°E
July & AugustBest months
77°FOptimal temperature
84%Rainy days

When to visit Nikko?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
66°F–77°F in July
🌧 Least rain
84% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (36%)
📅 Best score
7.0/10

Nikko weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌨️ January25°F37°F36%0.1in9.2h4.1/108.2/10
🌨️ February23°F39°F36%0.1in10.0h4.1/108.3/10
🌦️ March30°F46°F49%0.2in10.6h4.1/106.9/10
🌦️ April39°F57°F54%0.3in11.2h5.0/104.8/10
🌦️ May50°F64°F59%0.3in11.0h6.8/104.0/10
🌧️ June57°F70°F79%0.4in9.9h6.4/103.0/10
🌧️ July66°F77°F84%0.5in9.5h7.0/102.4/10
🌦️ August68°F79°F90%0.5in10.9h7.0/102.5/10
🌧️ September61°F72°F82%0.4in8.2h6.1/102.5/10
🌦️ October50°F61°F62%0.4in8.6h4.7/103.6/10
🌦️ November39°F52°F39%0.1in9.0h4.6/105.8/10
🌦️ December28°F43°F36%0.1in8.9h4.1/107.6/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate

Average 13°F, 54% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 24°F, 84% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate

Average 16°F, 61% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 4°F, 36% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 4.1/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the activity. For skiing: February (ski score 8.3/10). For hiking/suiner: July (7.0/10, 25°F).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 8.0/10. Cold temperatures (3°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In July, temperatures average 25°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
January is the wettest month with 36% rainy days.

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