When to go · Nogata
Nogata, month by month
The best months for Nogata: Apr, May. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Nogata's best window: Apr–May.20 °C (68 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Nogata's best window: Apr–May.24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (rainy season).27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (rainy season).31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May). Across Japan: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nogata, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9 (better)
May: 10
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Nogata's best window: Apr–May.
May: Inside Nogata's best window: Apr–May.
Nogata: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.