Best Time to Visit Jōetsu: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Jōetsu: May, June, August.
- Best months for Jōetsu: May, June, August.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, June. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, December, February.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 3.3).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 1°C | 254 mm | 26 | – | – | 3.3 |
| February | 6°C | 1°C | 179 mm | 21 | – | – | 3.4 |
| March | 9°C | 3°C | 143 mm | 18 | – | – | 4.3 |
| April | 15°C | 8°C | 98 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.2 |
| May | 21°C | 14°C | 91 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 24°C | 18°C | 118 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 28°C | 22°C | 189 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 124 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 26°C | 20°C | 162 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 20°C | 14°C | 163 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.4 |
| November | 14°C | 9°C | 179 mm | 19 | – | – | 4.9 |
| December | 8°C | 4°C | 249 mm | 24 | – | – | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jōetsu?
The best months are May, June, August.
When is the rainy season in Jōetsu?
The wettest months are January, December, February.