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When to go · Kichijoji

Kichijoji, month by month

The best months for Kichijoji: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour)). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.10 °C / 1 °C, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour)). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.11 °C / 1 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
  3. MarchGreatInside Kichijoji's best window: Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour).15 °C / 4 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatInside Kichijoji's best window: Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour).20 °C / 10 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  5. MayGreatInside Kichijoji's best window: Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour).25 °C / 15 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour)). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.28 °C / 19 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour)). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.32 °C / 23 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour)). Across Japan: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.33 °C / 24 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour)). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.29 °C / 21 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatInside Kichijoji's best window: Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour).23 °C / 14 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Kichijoji's best window: Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour).17 °C / 8 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
  12. DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour)). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.12 °C / 3 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday