When to go · Semboku
Semboku, month by month
The best months for Semboku: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.5 °C (41 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 10 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.6 °C (43 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Semboku's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Semboku's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Semboku's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.20 °C (68 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Aug (hot, humid).27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Semboku's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Semboku's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Semboku, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Mar: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 9
Apr: 9
Crowds
Mar: High
Apr: High
Prices
Mar: High
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 1
Apr: 2
March: Inside Semboku's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
April: Inside Semboku's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Semboku: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.