When to go · Minō
Minō, month by month
The best months for Minō: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather)). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather)). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Minō's best window: Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather).15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Minō's best window: Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather).20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Minō's best window: Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather).24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 11 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (rainy season).28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (rainy season).32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather)). Across Japan: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather)). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Minō's best window: Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather).24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 9 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Minō's best window: Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather).18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather)). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Minō, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Mar: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 8 (better)
Apr: 9
Crowds
Mar: High
Apr: High
Prices
Mar: High
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 1
Apr: 2
March: Inside Minō's best window: Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather).
April: Inside Minō's best window: Oct–Nov (peak foliage), Mar–May (pleasant weather).
Minō: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.