When to go · Kōka
Kōka, month by month
The best months for Kōka: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage)). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage)). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage)). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Kōka's best window: Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage).18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Kōka's best window: Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage).22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 12 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (rainy season).26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 13 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (rainy season).30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage)). Across Japan: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage)). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 11 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Kōka's best window: Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage).21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Kōka's best window: Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage).15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage)). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kōka, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11 (better)
May: 12
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Kōka's best window: Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage).
May: Inside Kōka's best window: Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage).
Kōka: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.