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| 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. |
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| 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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