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When to go · Kumano

Kumano, month by month

The best months for Kumano: Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Aug.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.10 °C / 2 °C, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.11 °C / 2 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.14 °C / 5 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatInside Kumano's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.19 °C / 10 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  5. MayGreatInside Kumano's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.23 °C / 14 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGreatInside Kumano's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.26 °C / 18 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.30 °C / 22 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Aug 17 (fireworks crush), mid-Aug heat.31 °C / 23 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.28 °C / 20 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatInside Kumano's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.23 °C / 15 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Kumano's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.18 °C / 9 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
  12. DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.13 °C / 4 °C, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday