Outdoor activities Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
October, May, September
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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The best time to visit Japan for hiking is October, May, September, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Japan
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 42Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -1° | 74 |
February | 42Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -1° | 74 |
March | 34Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 3° | 97 |
April | 48Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 124 |
May | 70Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 139 |
June | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 207 |
July | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 212 |
August | 47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 188 |
September | 52Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 193 |
October | 75Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 126 |
November | 43Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 98 |
December | 43Poor 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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