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When to go · Sanmu

Sanmu, month by month

The best months for Sanmu: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Sep, Oct.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold) and Sep–Oct (less surf activity).10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold) and Sep–Oct (less surf activity).10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
  3. MarchGreatInside Sanmu's best window: Mar–Apr for strawberries, Jul–Aug for surf; also May–Jun for milder beach weather.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatInside Sanmu's best window: Mar–Apr for strawberries, Jul–Aug for surf; also May–Jun for milder beach weather.18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  5. MayGreatInside Sanmu's best window: Mar–Apr for strawberries, Jul–Aug for surf; also May–Jun for milder beach weather.22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGreatInside Sanmu's best window: Mar–Apr for strawberries, Jul–Aug for surf; also May–Jun for milder beach weather.26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyGreatInside Sanmu's best window: Mar–Apr for strawberries, Jul–Aug for surf; also May–Jun for milder beach weather.29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustGreatInside Sanmu's best window: Mar–Apr for strawberries, Jul–Aug for surf; also May–Jun for milder beach weather.30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  9. SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold) and Sep–Oct (less surf activity).27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold) and Sep–Oct (less surf activity).22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–Apr for strawberries, Jul–Aug for surf; also May–Jun for milder beach weather). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
  12. DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–Apr for strawberries, Jul–Aug for surf; also May–Jun for milder beach weather). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sanmu, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Great

    Apr: Great

  • Daytime high

    Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)

    Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Mar: 6 (better)

    Apr: 7

  • Crowds

    Mar: High

    Apr: High

  • Prices

    Mar: High

    Apr: High

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 1

    Apr: 2

March: Inside Sanmu's best window: Mar–Apr for strawberries, Jul–Aug for surf; also May–Jun for milder beach weather.

April: Inside Sanmu's best window: Mar–Apr for strawberries, Jul–Aug for surf; also May–Jun for milder beach weather.

Sanmu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.