When to go · Akita
Akita, month by month
The best months for Akita: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.3.1 °C (38 °F) / -2.1 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days38 °F (3.1 °C) / 28 °F (-2.1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.4 °C (39 °F) / -2.1 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2.1 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.7.9 °C (46 °F) / 0.4 °C (33 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (7.9 °C) / 33 °F (0.4 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Blossom peak early April and Golden Week at the end: the two most crowded windows of the year.14 °C (57 °F) / 5.2 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5.2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Akita's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.19.6 °C (67 °F) / 11.1 °C (52 °F), 10 rain days67 °F (19.6 °C) / 52 °F (11.1 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Akita's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.23.7 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days75 °F (23.7 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Jun–late Jul (rainy season); winter is a snow-and-ice trade-off, not a reason to skip.27.1 °C (81 °F) / 20.4 °C (69 °F), 12 rain days81 °F (27.1 °C) / 69 °F (20.4 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.29.2 °C (85 °F) / 21.6 °C (71 °F), 11 rain days85 °F (29.2 °C) / 71 °F (21.6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Akita's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.25.4 °C (78 °F) / 17.1 °C (63 °F), 11 rain days78 °F (25.4 °C) / 63 °F (17.1 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Akita's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 10.4 °C (51 °F), 11 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 51 °F (10.4 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.12.2 °C (54 °F) / 4.5 °C (40 °F), 11 rain days54 °F (12.2 °C) / 40 °F (4.5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.5.9 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (5.9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Akita, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 19.6 °C (67 °F)67 °F (19.6 °C)
Jun: 23.7 °C (75 °F)75 °F (23.7 °C)
Night low
May: 11.1 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11.1 °C)
Jun: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
May: 10
Jun: 10
Crowds
May: Medium
Jun: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 1
Jun: 0
May: Inside Akita's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
June: Inside Akita's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Akita: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.