When to go · Toyama
Toyama, month by month
The best months for Toyama: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid), mid-August Obon, late Dec–Feb snow and closures on the Alpine Route.6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 20 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 20 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid), mid-August Obon, late Dec–Feb snow and closures on the Alpine Route.7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 17 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 17 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 16 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Toyama's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Toyama's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 11 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 11 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) / 17 °C (63 °F), 11 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid), mid-August Obon, late Dec–Feb snow and closures on the Alpine Route.29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid), mid-August Obon, late Dec–Feb snow and closures on the Alpine Route.31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °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) / 19 °C (66 °F), 13 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Toyama's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 12 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Toyama's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 15 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid), mid-August Obon, late Dec–Feb snow and closures on the Alpine Route.9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 19 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 19 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Toyama, 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: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 12
May: 11 (better)
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Toyama's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
May: Inside Toyama's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Toyama: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.