Best Time to Visit Nikkō: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Nikkō: July, August, September, June.
- Best months for Nikkō: July, August, September, June.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.0).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -5°C | 62 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.0 |
| February | 2°C | -5°C | 61 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 6°C | -2°C | 109 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.2 |
| April | 12°C | 4°C | 137 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.3 |
| May | 18°C | 9°C | 176 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.7 |
| June | 20°C | 14°C | 230 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.9 |
| July | 24°C | 18°C | 301 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 25°C | 19°C | 260 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 21°C | 15°C | 272 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.0 |
| October | 16°C | 9°C | 195 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.4 |
| November | 10°C | 3°C | 82 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 4°C | -2°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nikkō?
The best months are July, August, September, June.
When is the rainy season in Nikkō?
The wettest months are July, August, June.