When to go · Zao
Zao, month by month
The best months for Zao: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec. Months to avoid: Apr, May.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Zao's best window: Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing.2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 12 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Zao's best window: Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing.3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Zao's best window: Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing.7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (muddy trails, crater may be closed).14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (muddy trails, crater may be closed).20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Zao's best window: Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing.23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 12 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyGreatInside Zao's best window: Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing.27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 14 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustGreatInside Zao's best window: Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing.28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Zao's best window: Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing.24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 12 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Zao's best window: Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing.18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGreatInside Zao's best window: Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing.5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Zao, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Feb: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Night low
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Feb: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 12
Feb: 10 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
Feb: 0
January: Inside Zao's best window: Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing.
February: Inside Zao's best window: Jun–Oct for the crater; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Zao: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.