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When to go · Mashiko

Mashiko, month by month

The best months for Mashiko: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Feb, Aug.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May and Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.8 °C / -3 °C, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Feb (Sankokan closed), mid-Aug (heat), Golden Week crowds at the market.9 °C / -2 °C, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May and Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.13 °C / 1 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatInside Mashiko's best window: Apr–May and Oct–Nov.19 °C / 7 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  5. MayGreatInside Mashiko's best window: Apr–May and Oct–Nov.23 °C / 12 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May and Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.26 °C / 17 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May and Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.29 °C / 21 °C, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Feb (Sankokan closed), mid-Aug (heat), Golden Week crowds at the market.31 °C / 22 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May and Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.27 °C / 18 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatInside Mashiko's best window: Apr–May and Oct–Nov.21 °C / 11 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Mashiko's best window: Apr–May and Oct–Nov.16 °C / 4 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
  12. DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May and Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.11 °C / -1 °C, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday