When to go · Kichijoji
Kichijoji, month by month
The best months for Kichijoji: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov.
Month by month
- 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 days50 °F / 34 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- 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 days52 °F / 34 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Kichijoji's best window: Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour).15 °C / 4 °C, 10 rain days59 °F / 39 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Kichijoji's best window: Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour).20 °C / 10 °C, 10 rain days68 °F / 50 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Kichijoji's best window: Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour).25 °C / 15 °C, 11 rain days77 °F / 59 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- 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 days82 °F / 66 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- 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 days90 °F / 73 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- 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 days91 °F / 75 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- 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 days84 °F / 70 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Kichijoji's best window: Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour).23 °C / 14 °C, 9 rain days73 °F / 57 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Kichijoji's best window: Mar–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn colour).17 °C / 8 °C, 7 rain days63 °F / 46 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- 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 days54 °F / 37 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday