When to go · Nanao
Nanao, month by month
The best months for Nanao: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.7 °C / 0 °C, 15 rain days45 °F / 32 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.8 °C / 0 °C, 13 rain days46 °F / 32 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.12 °C / 3 °C, 13 rain days54 °F / 37 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Nanao's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.17 °C / 8 °C, 11 rain days63 °F / 46 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Nanao's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.22 °C / 13 °C, 10 rain days72 °F / 55 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.25 °C / 18 °C, 11 rain days77 °F / 64 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, humid, rainy season).29 °C / 22 °C, 13 rain days84 °F / 72 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, humid, rainy season).31 °C / 24 °C, 11 rain days88 °F / 75 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.27 °C / 20 °C, 13 rain days81 °F / 68 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Nanao's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.22 °C / 14 °C, 12 rain days72 °F / 57 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Nanao's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.16 °C / 8 °C, 14 rain days61 °F / 46 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.10 °C / 3 °C, 15 rain days50 °F / 37 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday