What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 2050 mm per year, averaging 171 mm per month
- Snowfall: 77 cm per year
- Driest months: 38 mm in January, 42 mm in February and 44 mm in December
- Wettest months: 341 mm in August, 316 mm in September and 262 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Nikkō
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nikkō, 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 Nikkō
This graph shows how much rainfall Nikkō, 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 Nikkō
This graph shows how much snow Nikkō, 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 Nikkō
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Nikkō
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nikkō, 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 Nikkō
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nikkō, 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 Nikkō
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Nikkō, 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 Nikkō by Month
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