What’s the climate like in Kamikōchi?
The current climate in Kamikōchi features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kamikōchi in recent years was 36°C in June 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in January 2023.
On average, Kamikōchi gets 1401 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 116 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Kamikōchi runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Japan? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or explore other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Kamikōchi?
The best time to visit Kamikōchi for mild to warm weather is April up to June, August and November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kamikōchi.
Climate Table of Kamikōchi
The climate table of Kamikōchi shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 15 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 6 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 63 | 39 | 113 | 121 | 109 | 153 | 205 | 125 | 183 | 175 | 67 | 48 |
| Snow (cm) | 37 | 34 | 12 | 2,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,6 | 26 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1401 mm per year, averaging 117 mm per month
- Snowfall: 116 cm per year
- Driest months: 39 mm in February, 48 mm in December and 63 mm in January
- Wettest months: 205 mm in July, 183 mm in September and 175 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kamikōchi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kamikōchi, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kamikōchi
This graph shows how much rainfall Kamikōchi, Japan, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kamikōchi
This graph shows how much snow Kamikōchi, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kamikōchi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kamikōchi, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kamikōchi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kamikōchi, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kamikōchi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kamikōchi, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kamikōchi
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kamikōchi, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kamikōchi by Month
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