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Best Time to Visit Japan

Asia · Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherMild & clear
Temperature8–25°C
CrowdsHigh
PricesModerate

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid
JanGood
FebGood
MarBest
AprBest
MayBest
JunAvoid
JulAvoid
AugAvoid
SepGood
OctBest
NovBest
DecGood

Best months

MarchAprilMayOctoberNovember

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

JanuaryFebruarySeptemberDecember

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

JuneJulyAugust

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

Cherry blossoms peak late March–April; autumn foliage peaks October–November.

Japan is great for:CultureNatureCity

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