When to go · Mashiko
Mashiko, month by month
The best months for Mashiko: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Feb, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May and 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) / -3 °C (27 °F), 4 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Feb (Sankokan closed), mid-Aug (heat), Golden Week crowds at the market.9 °C (48 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 5 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May and Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Mashiko's best window: Apr–May and Oct–Nov.19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Mashiko's best window: Apr–May and Oct–Nov.23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May and Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 13 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May and Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Feb (Sankokan closed), mid-Aug (heat), Golden Week crowds at the market.31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May and Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Mashiko's best window: Apr–May and Oct–Nov.21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Mashiko's best window: Apr–May and Oct–Nov.16 °C (61 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May and Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 4 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mashiko, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9 (better)
May: 10
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Mashiko's best window: Apr–May and Oct–Nov.
May: Inside Mashiko's best window: Apr–May and Oct–Nov.
Mashiko: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.