When to go · Joetsu
Joetsu, month by month
The best months for Joetsu: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Joetsu's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 5 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Joetsu's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, humid).27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, humid).28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 7 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Joetsu's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Joetsu's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Joetsu, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5 (better)
May: 6
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Joetsu's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
May: Inside Joetsu's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Joetsu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.