Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
May, October, June
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Japanese Alps?
The best time to visit Japanese Alps for hiking is May, October, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Japanese Alps, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Japanese Alps
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 30Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | -3° | 89 |
February | 31Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | -3° | 69 |
March | 30Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 1° | 93 |
April | 37Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 7° | 101 |
May | 67Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 13° | 114 |
June | 57Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 17° | 176 |
July | 45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 21° | 224 |
August | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 22° | 162 |
September | 45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 18° | 198 |
October | 62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 12° | 126 |
November | 29Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 5° | 94 |
December | 30Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 0° | 91 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Japanese Alps
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