When to go · Kamikochi
Kamikochi, month by month
The best months for Kamikochi: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Kamikochi's best window: Apr–Oct.16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Kamikochi's best window: Apr–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 13 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Kamikochi's best window: Apr–Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 13 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyGreatInside Kamikochi's best window: Apr–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustGreatInside Kamikochi's best window: Apr–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Kamikochi's best window: Apr–Oct.22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 11 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Kamikochi's best window: Apr–Oct.15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kamikochi, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °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: 12 (better)
May: 13
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Kamikochi's best window: Apr–Oct.
May: Inside Kamikochi's best window: Apr–Oct.
Kamikochi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.