When to go · Aomori

Aomori in August

Great month. Inside Aomori's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct; early Aug for Nebuta.

Key facts

Verdict: Great
Temperature: 28°C82°F / 21°C70°F; average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: High; Japan overall
Prices: High; Japan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Aomori

Inside Aomori's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct; early Aug for Nebuta.

Weather in August

Long-term averages

AomoriHighs around 28 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 82 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 12 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

Nebuta Matsuri (Aomori)
2–7 Aug · Japan
Giant lit floats nightly; Aomori beds sell out months ahead — sleep in Hirosaki or Hachinohe.
Obon big impact
About 13–16 Aug · Japan
Family travel peak; Shinkansen and expressways jammed; some small shops close.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Japan overall: High
Prices · Japan overall: High

Japan overall: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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