When to go · Sukagawa
Sukagawa, month by month
The best months for Sukagawa: May, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (May (peonies) and early November (torch festival)). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (May (peonies) and early November (torch festival)). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May (peonies) and early November (torch festival)). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (May (peonies) and early November (torch festival)). Across Japan: Blossom peak early April and Golden Week at the end: the two most crowded windows of the year.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 Sukagawa's best window: May (peonies) and early November (torch festival).20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (May (peonies) and early November (torch festival)). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (May (peonies) and early November (torch festival)). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (May (peonies) and early November (torch festival)). Across Japan: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (May (peonies) and early November (torch festival)). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (May (peonies) and early November (torch festival)). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Sukagawa's best window: May (peonies) and early November (torch festival).12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (May (peonies) and early November (torch festival)). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sukagawa, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Nov: Great
Daytime high
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Nov: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Nov: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Nov: 7 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Nov: High
Prices
May: Medium
Nov: High
Festivals listed
May: 1
Nov: 0
May: Inside Sukagawa's best window: May (peonies) and early November (torch festival).
November: Inside Sukagawa's best window: May (peonies) and early November (torch festival).
Sukagawa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.