Do you want to know the best time to visit Japan? See in this post what climate you will find and what the main information about each month of the year is. One of the things we like most about Japan is that the seasons are well marked. It means that you can choose the best time to travel to Japan according to your weather preferences, besides the things you like to see and do the most, of course.

JANUARY

The New Year is one of the main travel seasons in Japan. Many people are traveling at the same time. As a result, transport and accommodation are more expensive than usual and attractions are busier than usual.

FEBRUARY

It is a season with a lot of snow in the north of the country, so if you like to practice winter sports it may be the best time to travel to Japan. In February, the famous Sapporo Snow Festival takes place.

MARCH

March is considered by many to be the best time to travel to Japan. Temperatures start to rise and the weather is milder. In late March, the cherry blossoms begin to bloom and the famous Hanami begins.

APRIL

If your priority is to experience spring, this is the best time to travel to Japan. Some of the most beautiful places to enjoy flowers are the Hakozaki Sakura Festival and the Ueno Sakura Matsuri in Tokyo. The Golden Week runs from late April to early May.

MAY

The beginning of the month is marked by the Golden Week, which generates a large increase in tourists in the main cities of Japan. It can be one of the most expensive weeks in terms of accommodation and internal tickets throughout the country.

JUNE

June is marked by rain. Although it does not literally rain every day, the weather is unpredictable, usually cloudy and the heat and humidity grow every day. Hokkaido, in northern Japan, is the only place that is less affected by rains.

JULY

Humidity increases progressively and summer starts in full swing. It is the beginning month of Matsuri and fireworks. Matsuri is event that consists of parades through the streets, dance shows and food stalls around. Mount Fuji is open to those who wish to climb.

AUGUST

August is the hottest and wettest month in most of Japan, so it is considered the height of summer. The Matsuri continues to happen in most cities in the country. The flow of locals traveling between cities increases a lot this month due to the summer school holidays.

SEPTEMBER

Temperatures are starting to drop, but the weather is still quite hot. Typhoons cause heavy rains and winds in large parts of the country. In September, the weather is already starting to be milder and pleasant for walking.

OCTOBER

With the end of the typhoon season, there are fewer rainy days and the climate is much less humid. Trees begin to take on color, especially in the northern regions and at higher altitudes.

NOVEMBER

The temperatures are acceptable and even pleasant. The climate becomes relatively dry and mild. Many people consider it one of the best times to visit Japan. The orange colors of autumn take over account of almost every city in the country.

DECEMBER

December is one of the best times to travel to Japan for those who enjoy skiing. Christmas is not a date celebrated in Japan. December 25th turned out to be a romantic date in Japan. Traditionally, couples make appointments at KFC to have dinner and eat the famous strawberry cake.