When to go · Odate
Odate, month by month
The best months for Odate: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heavy snow, train disruptions).8 °C (46 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heavy snow, train disruptions).9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Japan: Blossom peak early April and Golden Week at the end: the two most crowded windows of the year.18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Japan: After Golden Week, one of the best months: warm, green, calmer.22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Odate's best window: Jun–Sep.26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 11 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyGreatInside Odate's best window: Jun–Sep.29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustGreatInside Odate's best window: Jun–Sep.30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 11 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Odate's best window: Jun–Sep.26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 10 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heavy snow, train disruptions).9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Odate, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jul: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Jun: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jul: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 11 (better)
Jul: 12
Crowds
Jun: Low
Jul: Medium
Prices
Jun: Medium
Jul: Medium
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jul: 0
June: Inside Odate's best window: Jun–Sep.
July: Inside Odate's best window: Jun–Sep.
Odate: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.