Best Time to Visit Nikko for City Trip – May Scores 83/100

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83/100

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Based on optimal climate

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May, June, October

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0°C – 24°C

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The best time to visit Nikko for a city trip is May, June, October, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Nikko, May, June, October score highest on this page; March and January rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Nikko

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	38Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	0°	4°	39	17.6	69%	dry
February	38Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	0°	5°	42	15.9	70%	dry
March	36Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	4°	9°	78	18.9	67%	shoulder
April	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	15°	106	17.4	70%	shoulder
May	83Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	20°	127	18	72%	shoulder
June	80Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	23°	192	21.7	80%	wet
July	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	212	23.9	83%	wet
August	52Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	24°	28°	240	23.2	81%	wet
September	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	24°	242	22.1	83%	wet
October	77Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	14°	18°	146	17.7	79%	shoulder
November	46Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	72	15	76%	shoulder
December	38Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	2°	7°	42	18.2	70%	dry

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Nikko

When is the best time to visit Nikko for city trips?

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May, June, October score highest for city trips in Nikko. The top month scores 83/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Nikko?

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Rainy season typically: June–September. June still score among the stronger months for city trips, so treat the wet season as a mixed period rather than a blanket rule-out. Compare the monthly score, rain and temperature together.