City Trips Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, July, September
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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The best time to visit Japan for a city trip is June, July, September, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.
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City Trips conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Japan
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 27Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -1° | 74 |
February | 28Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -1° | 74 |
March | 23Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 3° | 97 |
April | 38Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 124 |
May | 71Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 139 |
June | 74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 207 |
July | 74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 212 |
August | 62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 188 |
September | 74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 193 |
October | 68Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 126 |
November | 31Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 98 |
December | 28Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 2° | 72 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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