When to go · Naruko
Naruko, month by month
The best months for Naruko: Oct, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 5 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom peak early April and Golden Week at the end: the two most crowded windows of the year.15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: After Golden Week, one of the best months: warm, green, calmer.20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.27 °C (81 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Naruko's best window: Oct–Nov.18 °C (64 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Naruko's best window: Oct–Nov.12 °C (54 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.7 °C (45 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Naruko, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Great
Nov: Great
Daytime high
Oct: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Nov: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Nov: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 5
Nov: 5
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Nov: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Nov: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Nov: 0
October: Inside Naruko's best window: Oct–Nov.
November: Inside Naruko's best window: Oct–Nov.
Naruko: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.