When to go · Mito
Mito, month by month
The best months for Mito: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.9.2 °C (49 °F) / -1.8 °C (29 °F), 5 rain days49 °F (9.2 °C) / 29 °F (-1.8 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.9.8 °C (50 °F) / -1.2 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (9.8 °C) / 30 °F (-1.2 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.13 °C (55 °F) / 2.1 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2.1 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.17.8 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days64 °F (17.8 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.22 °C (72 °F) / 12.5 °C (55 °F), 11 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (12.5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.24.5 °C (76 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 12 rain days76 °F (24.5 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week.28.5 °C (83 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days83 °F (28.5 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week.30 °C (86 °F) / 22.2 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22.2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.26.4 °C (80 °F) / 18.6 °C (65 °F), 12 rain days80 °F (26.4 °C) / 65 °F (18.6 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.21.2 °C (70 °F) / 12.5 °C (55 °F), 11 rain days70 °F (21.2 °C) / 55 °F (12.5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.16.3 °C (61 °F) / 5.9 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16.3 °C) / 43 °F (5.9 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.11.4 °C (53 °F) / 0.5 °C (33 °F), 5 rain days53 °F (11.4 °C) / 33 °F (0.5 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mito, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Mar: Great
Daytime high
Feb: 9.8 °C (50 °F)50 °F (9.8 °C)
Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Night low
Feb: -1.2 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1.2 °C)
Mar: 2.1 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2.1 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 6 (better)
Mar: 10
Crowds
Feb: Low
Mar: High
Prices
Feb: Low
Mar: High
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 1
February: Inside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.
March: Inside Mito's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov; late Feb–Mar for plum blossom.
Mito: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.