| Average
Temperature & Precipitation in Major Cities |
|
Winter
(Jan) |
Spring
(Apr) |
Summer
(Jul) |
Autumn
(Oct) |
| Temperature |
Precipitation |
Temperature |
Precipitation |
Temperature |
Precipitation |
Temperature |
Precipitation |
| Sapporo |
-3.1 |
131.5 |
6.1 |
123.5 |
22.2 |
194 |
11.6 |
24.5 |
| Sendai |
3.6 |
44 |
10 |
178.5 |
24.3 |
248.5 |
15.5 |
88 |
| Tokyo |
7.6 |
66.5 |
14.5 |
151.5 |
27.7 |
373.5 |
18.8 |
142.5 |
| Nagoya |
6.1 |
56.5 |
13.8 |
150 |
28 |
74.5 |
18.9 |
135 |
| Osaka |
7 |
52 |
14.6 |
77.5 |
28.7 |
42.5 |
19.7 |
126.5 |
| Fukuoka |
7.7 |
71 |
15.1 |
82.5 |
28.2 |
149.5 |
19.7 |
86.5 |
| Naha |
17.9 |
87 |
20.7 |
394 |
28 |
367.5 |
26.2 |
95 |
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| The
season of Japan |
| Spring March, April, May |
Springtime in Japan means
flowers. Peach and plum blossoms are the first to appear in
early March but it is the flowering of the cherry or 'Sakura'
tree from early April to May that truly signals the arrival
of Spring in Japan. Spring is also a time of parties and festivals.
The Girl's Festival takes place on March 3 and the Boy's Festival
is held on May 5. The Boy's Festival is famous for colourful
Koinobori (carp streamers) that can be seen rippling in the
Spring breeze.
Clothing : Mid-weight clothing - trousers/jeans, long
sleeves, jackets, sweaters. |
| |
| Summer June, July, August |
Summer
begins somewhat coolly with a rainy season but when this ends
in late June, much of the country is characterised by hot, humid
days. Balmy evenings can be spent enjoying the numerous fireworks
displays that light up the summer skies across Japan. The most
famous display takes place in Tokyo on the banks of the Sumida
River. Summer is the time for rice planting, an activity that
is celebrated in many festivals around the country. It is also
the best season for hikers and climbers to explore the mountains
and forests of Japan. Climbing Mt Fuji to watch a spectacular
sunrise is a popular summertime activity. The climbing season
runs from July 1 to August 31.
Clothing : Light-weight clothing - short sleeves, shorts,
trousers, sun dresses. Warmer clothing for mountain areas. |
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| Autumn September, October, November |
Autumn's
cooling breezes signal the end of summer and the beginning of
harvest season. In rural areas, the many rice fields turn golden,
and the grain is soon cut and stacked in neat upright bales
in even rows. Swirls of changing leaves paint the hills and
mountainsides in a kaleidoscope of colour. Silhouetted against
this backdrop, the shrines and temples of old Japan are arguably
at their most charming. Popular festivals of the season include
Shichi-Go-San (Children's Shrine Visiting Day), held throughout
the country and the Festival of the Eras or 'Jidai Matsuri',
held at the Heian Shrine in Kyoto.
Clothing : Mid-weight clothing - trousers/jeans, long
sleeves, jackets, sweaters. |
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| Winter December, January, February |
Except in the far north
of the country, winter in Japan is not very severe, and is usually
tempered by sunshine and blue skies. In northern and central
Japan, visitors can enjoy the full range of winter sports. Well-developed
resorts and some of the best skiing & snow boarding conditions
in the world await the enthusiast. Away from the slopes, the
winter months are the perfect time to relax in one of the thousands
'Onsen' or Hot Spring Resorts located in mountain towns throughout
Japan. In February, on the northernmost island of Hokkaido,
the annual Sapporo Snow Festival attracts visitors with its
elaborate displays of snow and ice sculpture.
Clothing : Heavy-weight clothing - trousers/jeans, extra
warm jackets and sweaters, woollen skirts and tights. Thick,
woolly socks are a must for keeping your feet warm when visiting
temples and shrines in winter. |
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*The
clothing you will need to take with you will depend greatly
on where you are planning to travel in Japan.
Information provided by JNTO |
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