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Climate
Monthly Temperature Averages in Some Major Japanese Cities (all temperatures ºC)
Fukuoka Osaka Tokyo Sapporo
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
WINTER
December 5 13 5 12 5 12 -4 2
January 3 10 3 9 2 10 -8 -1
February 4 11 3 9 2 10 -7 0
SPRING
March 6 14 5 13 5 13 -4 4
April 11 19 11 20 11 18 3 11
May 15 24 15 24 15 23 8 17
SUMMER
June 19 27 20 27 19 25 12 21
July 24 31 24 31 23 29 17 25
August 25 32 25 33 24 31 19 26
AUTUMN
September 21 28 21 29 21 27 14 22
October 15 23 15 23 15 22 7 16
November 10 18 10 17 10 17 1 8
(Data from Japan Meteorological Agency)
Wet Weather and Typhoons
In Japan, the rainy season begins in early June and ends around halfway through July in most regions, while it starts in May in the Okinawa
Islands. Only Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, remains reasonably unaffected.
However, the rainy season in Japan does not automatically mean daily downpours. During this period, the amount of rainfall may vary from a
light sprinkle to a heavy shower, and rainy days may occur only a few times a week.
Generally, the rainy season is a low tourist season in Japan. Various attractions and sights have fewer crowds, so travellers who are averse to
masses of people should consider going to the country during this time.
With the appropriate gear, such as waterproof coats, boots and umbrellas, exploring the shrines, temples, parks, and gardens in the rain can be
a unique experience as these sites can be stunningly picturesque in this type of weather.
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