What’s the climate like in Honshu?
The current climate of Honshu features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Honshu in recent years was 35°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in January 2023.
On average, Honshu gets 1353 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 96 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Honshu?
The best time to visit Honshu for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Honshu.
Climate Table of Honshu
The climate table of Honshu shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation 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) | 4 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 4 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 39 | 43 | 84 | 101 | 100 | 151 | 226 | 165 | 189 | 147 | 59 | 49 |
| Snow (cm) | 28 | 30 | 16 | 4,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,3 | 15 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 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: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1353 mm per year, averaging 113 mm per month
- Snowfall: 96 cm per year
- Driest months: 39 mm in January, 43 mm in February and 49 mm in December
- Wettest months: 226 mm in July, 189 mm in September and 165 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Honshu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Honshu, 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 Honshu
This graph shows how much precipitation Honshu, Japan, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Honshu
This graph shows how much snow Honshu, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Honshu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Honshu, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Honshu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Honshu, 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 Honshu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Honshu, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Honshu
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Honshu, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Honshu by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Honshu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
