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When to go · Akita

Akita, month by month

The best months for Akita: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.3.1 °C / -2.1 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.4 °C / -2.1 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.7.9 °C / 0.4 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Blossom peak early April and Golden Week at the end: the two most crowded windows of the year.14 °C / 5.2 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  5. MayGreatInside Akita's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.19.6 °C / 11.1 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGreatInside Akita's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.23.7 °C / 16 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Jun–late Jul (rainy season); winter is a snow-and-ice trade-off, not a reason to skip.27.1 °C / 20.4 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.29.2 °C / 21.6 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Akita's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.25.4 °C / 17.1 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatInside Akita's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 10.4 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.12.2 °C / 4.5 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
  12. DecemberGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.5.9 °C / 0 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday