When to go · Wake
Wake, month by month
The best months for Wake: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather)). 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 (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather)). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather)). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Wake's best window: Apr–May (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather).19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Wake's best window: Apr–May (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather).23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 11 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather)). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 13 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, rainy).31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, rainy).33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather)). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Wake's best window: Apr–May (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather).22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Wake's best window: Apr–May (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather).16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather)). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Wake, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9 (better)
May: 11
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Wake's best window: Apr–May (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather).
May: Inside Wake's best window: Apr–May (wisteria bloom) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather).
Wake: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.