What’s the climate like in Nikkō?
The current climate of Nikkō features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 26°C during the day to lows of 2°C. 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, London gets 701 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 pleasant to warm weather is April through July, September and October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Nikkō.
Climate Table of Nikkō
The climate table of Nikkō 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.
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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 precipitation Nikkō, 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 Nikkō
This graph shows how much snow Nikkō, 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 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 millimetres, 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 centimetres, 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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