When to go · Iwaki
Iwaki, month by month
The best months for Iwaki: Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 5 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Iwaki's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Iwaki's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 11 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Iwaki's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 13 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid), mid-Aug Obon crowds.27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 14 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid), mid-Aug Obon crowds.29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 13 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Iwaki's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Iwaki's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 5 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Iwaki, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 10 (better)
May: 11
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Iwaki's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.
May: Inside Iwaki's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.
Iwaki: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.