When to go · Mito
Mito, month by month
The best months for Mito: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.9.2 °C / -1.8 °C, 5 rain days49 °F / 29 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.9.8 °C / -1.2 °C, 6 rain days50 °F / 30 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.13 °C / 2.1 °C, 10 rain days55 °F / 36 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.17.8 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain days64 °F / 45 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.22 °C / 12.5 °C, 11 rain days72 °F / 55 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.24.5 °C / 17 °C, 12 rain days76 °F / 63 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week.28.5 °C / 21 °C, 12 rain days83 °F / 70 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week.30 °C / 22.2 °C, 10 rain days86 °F / 72 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.26.4 °C / 18.6 °C, 12 rain days80 °F / 65 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.21.2 °C / 12.5 °C, 11 rain days70 °F / 55 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.16.3 °C / 5.9 °C, 8 rain days61 °F / 43 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.11.4 °C / 0.5 °C, 5 rain days53 °F / 33 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday