When to go · Kobayashi
Kobayashi, month by month
The best months for Kobayashi: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check)). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check)). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.17 °C (63 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 6 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Kobayashi's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check).20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Kobayashi's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check).23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Kobayashi's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check).25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 8 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (typhoon risk, check).28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (typhoon risk, check).30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check)). Across Japan: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check)). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.28 °C (82 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Kobayashi's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check).24 °C (75 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 6 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Kobayashi's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check).20 °C (68 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check)). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kobayashi, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Mar: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 7
Apr: 6 (better)
Crowds
Mar: High
Apr: High
Prices
Mar: High
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 1
Apr: 2
March: Inside Kobayashi's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check).
April: Inside Kobayashi's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check).
Kobayashi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.