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JapanThe climate of Nikkō
The current climate in Nikkō features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Nikkō, Japan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Nikkō in recent years was 37°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in February 2014.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Nikkō gets 2050 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 77 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Nikkō runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Nikkō?
The best time to visit Nikkō for mild to warm weather is April up to July, September and October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Nikkō.
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Climate Table of Nikkō
The climate table of Nikkō 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -6 | -1 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 3 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 38 | 42 | 116 | 219 | 131 | 262 | 241 | 341 | 316 | 216 | 84 | 44 |
| Snow (cm) | 23 | 22 | 16 | 5,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,4 | 10 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Nikkō, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Nikkō
Yearly Temperature in Nikkō
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Nikkō, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nikkō
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nikkō
Average Snowfall per Month in Nikkō
Total Yearly Snowfall in Nikkō
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Nikkō, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Nikkō
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Average weather in Nikkō by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nikkō. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.