When to go · Hirosaki
Hirosaki, month by month
The best months for Hirosaki: Apr, May, Aug, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep snow, many sights closed), the first week of August if you have not booked.1 °C (34 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 18 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (deep snow, many sights closed), the first week of August if you have not booked.2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 15 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 13 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Hirosaki's best window: Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour.14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Hirosaki's best window: Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour.19 °C (66 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 11 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustGreatInside Hirosaki's best window: Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour.29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 13 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Hirosaki's best window: Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour.18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 14 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 17 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 17 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 18 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hirosaki, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11
May: 11
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Hirosaki's best window: Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour.
May: Inside Hirosaki's best window: Apr–May for cherry blossom, Aug for Neputa, Oct for autumn colour.
Hirosaki: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.