When to go · Nagano
Nagano, month by month
The best months for Nagano: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.4 °C (39 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.5 °C (41 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 11 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.10 °C (50 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Nagano's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.17 °C (63 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Nagano's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 10 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 11 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon.30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon.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, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 11 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Nagano's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Nagano's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.7 °C (45 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nagano, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 10
May: 10
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Nagano's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
May: Inside Nagano's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Nagano: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.