When to go · Minō

Minō in September

Mixed month. Outside 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.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Medium; Japan overall
Prices: Medium; Japan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedJapan month rating

Outside 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.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages

MinōHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Japan overall: Medium
Prices · Japan overall: Medium

Japan overall: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Minō, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Sep: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Mar: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 12
Mar: 8 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Mar: High
Prices
Sep: Medium
Mar: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Mar: 1

September: Outside 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.

March: 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.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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