When to go · Nanao
Nanao, month by month
The best months for Nanao: 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.7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 15 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 15 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.8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 13 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Nanao's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.17 °C (63 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Nanao's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °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.25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 11 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, humid, rainy season).29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, humid, rainy season).31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °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.27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 13 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Nanao's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 12 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Nanao's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 14 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 15 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nanao, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11
May: 10 (better)
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Nanao's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
May: Inside Nanao's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Nanao: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.