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When to go · Hanamaki

Hanamaki, month by month

The best months for Hanamaki: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Dec.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heavy snow).5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heavy snow).6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatInside Hanamaki's best window: Apr–Oct.16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  5. MayGreatInside Hanamaki's best window: Apr–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGreatInside Hanamaki's best window: Apr–Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyGreatInside Hanamaki's best window: Apr–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustGreatInside Hanamaki's best window: Apr–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Hanamaki's best window: Apr–Oct.23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatInside Hanamaki's best window: Apr–Oct.18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
  12. DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heavy snow).7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hanamaki, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)

    May: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)

    May: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 7 (better)

    May: 8

  • Crowds

    Apr: High

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: High

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 2

    May: 1

April: Inside Hanamaki's best window: Apr–Oct.

May: Inside Hanamaki's best window: Apr–Oct.

Hanamaki: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.