FUMI JAPAN · 季節ごとに色づく国

日本の季節
と天気。

何を着て、何を持ち、
どんな旅にする?

雪の降る北の朝。暖かな南の午後。訪れる月と都市を選び、その土地で出会う日本に備えましょう。

季節をめぐる
春の花、夏の緑、秋の黄金色、雪の冬の村へと移り変わる日本の風景を描いたイラスト
四季をひとつの風景に · Fumiのイラスト

15の都市 · 四季 · あなたの日本旅行

季節とともに、
どこへ行こう?

季節と旅行する月を選び、地図の都市をタップするか都市選択を使うと、平年の気候や過ごし方のヒントが表示されます。

月ごとの平年の気候です。
気候の平均値であり、今日の天気予報ではありません。

大きな地図は左右にスワイプできます。上の都市選択からも選べます。

Japan Seasons & Weather — choose a cityChoose a city to see typical monthly conditions, clothing and activity ideas. Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nara are shown in the enlarged Kansai inset. A city selector and the complete collection are also available below.Sapporo — show typical weatherSapporoHakodate — show typical weatherHakodateSendai — show typical weatherSendaiTokyo — show typical weatherTokyoHakone — show typical weatherHakoneKanazawa — show typical weatherKanazawaTakayama — show typical weatherTakayamaHiroshima — show typical weatherHiroshimaFukuoka — show typical weatherFukuokaNagasaki — show typical weatherNagasakiKagoshima — show typical weatherKagoshimaKyoto — show typical weatherKyotoOsaka — show typical weatherOsakaKobe — show typical weatherKobeNara — show typical weatherNara
ピンの色 · 日最高気温の平均(°C)5度未満5–14.915–24.925+標高によって異なります

WHAT TO WEAR

Make layers your friend.

Start with light, removable layers, comfortable walking shoes and a rain layer. Add a warmer layer for evenings or higher ground.

WHAT TO PLAN

A day that suits the conditions.

Make room for gardens and unhurried walks, adjusting the day to rain, wind and locally timed flowers or leaves.

A LITTLE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

A note for Kyoto.

Long temple walks can be demanding in summer heat and humidity. Early services and unheated interiors may feel cold in winter; northern hills differ from downtown.

April, across Japan

Altitude can mean snow; blossom dates and crowds vary. Golden Week approaches.

気温は日最高・最低気温の平均で、起こり得る範囲の上限・下限ではありません。降水量は雪を水に換算した量も含む月間合計で、降水確率、降水日数、積雪量ではありません。Fumiの服装案内は計画の目安です。荷造りの前に実際の予報を確認してください。

ひとつの旅でも、必要な服装はいろいろ。

訪問先を比べて、
防寒着を手元に。

地図から都市と月を追加します。月をまたぐ旅では、訪問先ごとに別の月を選べます。それぞれの気候を比べ、必要な持ち物を携帯しましょう。

Choose a city and month above, then add it here. Try Sapporo and Kagoshima in March to see how much one journey can change.

都市と月の組み合わせは最大6件。比較内容は共有用のページURLに含まれますが、個人の旅行情報は含まれません。

何をするかで、持ち物も変わる

その日の予定に合わせた
荷造りを。

外出の種類を選ぶと、追加で検討したい持ち物が表示されます。都市の平均値は参考情報です。実際に出かけられるかは、山や道の状況、運営者の案内で判断してください。

City walks & temples

Bring: Well-used walking shoes, comfortable socks, a small day bag and layers you can remove.

Allow for shoe removal, outdoor queues and a different feel between a warm afternoon and a cool temple interior.

Snow monkeys, Koyasan, Hakone and other special days

City walking and temples

Extra kit: Well-used walking shoes, comfortable socks, breathable layers; a light bag for the day.

Easy-to-remove footwear helps at places where shoes come off. Respect each venue’s instructions; do not invent a Japan-wide ban on shorts.

Snow Monkey Park, Jigokudani

Extra kit: Winter boots with suitable grip, warm outerwear, gloves and hat; traction aids where recommended.

The park describes an unpaved approach taking about 30 minutes. Check current access and conditions; snow and bathing monkeys are not guaranteed.

Koyasan temple stay

Extra kit: Warmer layers than for Osaka, warm socks and appropriate winter footwear if snowy/icy.

Ask the temple about heating and bedding. Indoor corridors and early services may feel cold; follow the temple’s dress guidance.

Hakone lake / Owakudani

Extra kit: Accessible warm layer and wind/rain protection.

Check the exact altitude and service status. Keep an art/onsen alternative if views or transport are affected.

Rokko, Maya, Kirishima and other uplands

Extra kit: Mountain-appropriate layer and footwear; more than the city card alone.

Use a destination-specific forecast and current operator/trail information.

Tateyama Kurobe spring snow wall

Extra kit: Winter clothing and suitable boots; sunglasses and sunscreen.

Spring in a lowland city does not mean spring clothing at Murodo. Check that year’s opening period; this is not a winter through-route promise.

Ferries, scenic cruises and coastal walks

Extra kit: Wind-resistant layer; sun protection even in a breeze.

Sea conditions may cancel a trip without severe weather at your hotel.

Summer festivals or theme-park queues

Extra kit: Breathable clothes, hat, sunscreen, water access and spare dry top if useful.

Standing in sun/crowds can be harder than a short walk. Leave room for breaks and cancellation.

Onsen hotel stay

Extra kit: Small toiletries kit and clothes for the next day; check what is provided.

Do not pack a swimsuit for ordinary nude onsen bathing unless a particular facility explicitly requires one. Link the existing onsen guide.

Winter sports

Extra kit: Activity-specific waterproof outerwear and suitable equipment.

Check rentals, size availability, lesson/operator requirements and insurance before reducing your own kit.

When the weather changes the plan

Rainy afternoon: shorten outdoor stretches, choose a museum, crafts or a food stop, and give shoes time to dry. A shower and a flood or landslide warning call for different decisions.

Heat and humidity: reduce exertion and queues in the sun, arrange cooling breaks and check official heat information. Children and older companions may need extra care.

Typhoons and heavy weather: check official warnings and operators, move plans early and follow local evacuation instructions. There is no fixed date when disruption is guaranteed to end.

Snow and ice: prepare for grip and dry feet, as well as warmth. Respect closures; keep a daylight and return-transport margin.

着回せる服と、無理のない洗濯計画。

1週間分の服で、
もっと長い旅へ。

組み合わせやすい服を選び、最も寒い場所や風雨にさらされる場所に合わせて重ね着を準備しましょう。日常着の重複は減らしても、必要な防寒具、医療用品、活動用の装備は確保してください。

The washable core.

For a mild-weather two-week trip, a starting example is 5–6 tops, 2–3 bottoms, around 6 underwear/sock sets and sleepwear, plus the layers your route needs. Adjust for children, activity, comfort and the longest gap between washes.

Room to dry.

Check the actual hotel for a self-service washer and dryer, access hours, detergent, payment and capacity. “Laundry service” can mean paid send-out laundry. Leave time for machines being busy and extra drying.

A useful day bag.

Keep documents, essential medicines, valuables, phone, rain layer and power accessible. If forwarding your case, keep enough clothing and the correct weather kit until the actual reunion date.

Forwarding, storage & train luggage ↗

洗濯できる夜を、予定にひとつ

旅の洗濯ペース。

計画の一例です。洗濯設備を確認できた宿泊先に合わせて日程を調整し、遠隔地や宿坊へ行く前に洗濯を済ませましょう。

DAY 5DAY 10

For 14 days, try a wash around days 5 and 10. Keep a spare set and drying time in the plan.

A few practical packing checks

Try the suitcase fully packed before leaving. Volume, weight and linear dimensions are different measurements. Check every flight, including domestic hops; the most restrictive part can decide the bag plan.

Read the actual airline’s current battery rules. Carry permitted power banks and spare batteries in the appropriate cabin baggage, and check onboard-use restrictions. A plug adapter does not convert voltage: Japan uses 100V, so read the device label.

Wear tested walking shoes. Add necessary winter or hiking footwear; a spare light pair can help while another dries. Packing cubes separate clean and used clothes; compression creates space but does not reduce weight.

Bring your toothbrush and personal essentials. Hotel supplies, laundry, sizes and specialist items vary; confirm what matters for your own trip.

出発前の、最後の確認

日本旅行の準備はできましたか?
ひとつずつ、確かめましょう。

荷造りしながらチェックしてください。チェック内容はこのブラウザーだけに保存されます。ご家族、健康状態、予定に応じて必要なものも加えましょう。

日本旅行の持ち物チェックリスト
荷物の計画を立てる ↗

20項目中0項目を確認済み。

詳しい数字を知りたいときに

それぞれの街の、
1年の気候。

気象庁の14観測地点の1991〜2020年の月別平年値を掲載しています。箱根には標高を考慮した計画上の注意を添えています。地図を操作できなくても、これらの表は読めます。

Sapporo · 12-month averages

Spring arrives later here. March can still need winter footwear. Jozankei and mountain outings need a separate forecast; summer can still bring rain and heatwaves.

Often comfortable for walking: May–June and September for many city walks; January–February for winter experiences, with suitable equipment. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Sapporo · JMA 札幌 station (47412) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January-0.4-6.4108.4
February0.4-6.291.9
March4.5-2.477.6
April11.73.454.6
May17.99.055.5
June21.813.460.4
July25.417.990.7
August26.419.1126.8
September22.814.8142.2
October16.48.0109.9
November8.71.6113.8
December2.0-4.0114.5

JMA station source

Official forecast · Sapporo city guide ↗

Hakodate · 12-month averages

Harbour wind and Mt Hakodate can feel colder than the city average. Allow warm layers after dark and grip for icy winter slopes; check summit transport.

Often comfortable for walking: May–June and September–early October for walking; winter for snow scenery if comfortable with ice. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Hakodate · JMA 函館 station (47430) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January0.9-6.077.4
February1.8-5.764.5
March5.8-2.264.1
April12.02.871.9
May17.08.088.9
June20.412.679.8
July24.117.3123.6
August25.918.9156.5
September23.214.6150.5
October17.17.8105.6
November10.01.8110.8
December3.2-3.694.6

JMA station source

Official forecast · Hakodate city guide ↗

Sendai · 12-month averages

Sendai city does not represent Zao’s mountain weather. Matsushima needs a wind and ferry check; keep a layer and rain protection accessible.

Often comfortable for walking: May–June and October for many outdoor city visits; April for locally timed spring flowers. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Sendai · JMA 仙台 station (47590) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January5.6-1.342.3
February6.5-1.133.9
March10.01.474.4
April15.56.390.2
May20.211.7110.2
June23.116.1143.7
July26.620.2178.4
August28.221.6157.8
September25.018.0192.6
October19.811.9150.6
November14.15.658.7
December8.30.944.1

JMA station source

Official forecast · Sendai city guide ↗

Tokyo · 12-month averages

September can still feel like summer. Western Tokyo mountain outings need their own forecast and equipment; build indoor cooling breaks into hot city days.

Often comfortable for walking: April–May and October–November for many city walks; winter also works with layers. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Tokyo · JMA 東京 station (47662) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January9.81.259.7
February10.92.156.5
March14.25.0116.0
April19.49.8133.7
May23.614.6139.7
June26.118.5167.8
July29.922.4156.2
August31.323.5154.7
September27.520.3224.9
October22.014.8234.8
November16.78.896.3
December12.03.857.9

JMA station source

Official forecast · Tokyo city guide ↗

Hakone · different heights, different conditions

Pack for the highest and most exposed stop: Yumoto, Lake Ashi and Owakudani differ. Wind, snow or low visibility may change ropeway, cruise and bus plans.

Often comfortable for walking: April–May and October–November for mixed sightseeing; winter onsen stays with cold-weather preparation. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Hakone-Yumoto, Lake Ashi, Gora and Owakudani vary in height and exposure. No single comparable city series is presented here, and nearby city data is not substituted.

Official forecast · Hakone city guide ↗

Kanazawa · 12-month averages

Rain protection belongs in the bag in every season. Winter may mean wet snow or slush. Shirakawa-go is a separate, potentially much snowier excursion.

Often comfortable for walking: April–May and October–early November for many walks; winter for a different garden/food experience. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Kanazawa · JMA 金沢 station (47605) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January7.11.2256.0
February7.81.0162.6
March11.63.4157.2
April17.38.2143.9
May22.313.6138.0
June25.618.4170.3
July29.522.9233.4
August31.324.1179.3
September27.219.9231.9
October21.813.9177.1
November15.98.1250.8
December10.23.5301.1

JMA station source

Official forecast · Kanazawa city guide ↗

Takayama · 12-month averages

Cold mornings and warm afternoons can share the same day. Okuhida and alpine routes need separate preparation; March is not reliably spring-like.

Often comfortable for walking: Late April–May and October for town walking, with warm layers; winter for snow scenery. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Takayama · JMA 高山 station (47617) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January3.2-4.8101.9
February4.7-4.993.5
March9.8-1.6122.5
April17.03.4123.9
May22.99.4125.2
June26.114.9170.4
July29.519.4260.9
August31.020.1197.9
September26.115.9225.9
October19.99.2155.5
November13.12.994.4
December6.2-1.7104.4

JMA station source

Official forecast · Takayama city guide ↗

Kyoto · 12-month averages

Long temple walks can be demanding in summer heat and humidity. Early services and unheated interiors may feel cold in winter; northern hills differ from downtown.

Often comfortable for walking: April–May and October–November for many walks; flowers and leaves need local timing checks. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Kyoto · JMA 京都 station (47759) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January9.11.553.3
February10.01.665.1
March14.14.3106.2
April20.19.2117.0
May25.114.5151.4
June28.119.2199.7
July32.023.6223.6
August33.724.7153.8
September29.220.7178.5
October23.414.4143.2
November17.38.473.9
December11.63.557.3

JMA station source

Official forecast · Kyoto city guide ↗

Osaka · 12-month averages

Summer nights can stay warm; plan breathable clothing and laundry. A Koyasan temple stay needs separate mountain layers and cold-weather checks.

Often comfortable for walking: April–May and October–November for many city visits. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Osaka · JMA 大阪 station (47772) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January9.73.047.0
February10.53.260.5
March14.26.0103.1
April19.910.9101.9
May24.916.0136.5
June28.020.3185.1
July31.824.6174.4
August33.725.8113.0
September29.521.9152.8
October23.716.0136.0
November17.810.272.5
December12.35.355.5

JMA station source

Official forecast · Osaka city guide ↗

Kobe · 12-month averages

The waterfront can be windy. Rokko, Maya and Arima need their own forecast and an accessible extra layer; check ropeway and cable-car operation.

Often comfortable for walking: April–May and October–November for city and waterfront walking. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Kobe · JMA 神戸 station (47770) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January9.43.138.4
February10.13.455.6
March13.56.394.2
April18.911.4100.6
May23.616.5134.7
June26.720.6176.7
July30.424.7187.9
August32.226.1103.4
September28.822.6157.2
October23.216.7118.0
November17.510.962.4
December12.05.748.7

JMA station source

Official forecast · Kobe city guide ↗

Nara · 12-month averages

Park and temple visits involve long outdoor stretches. Keep comfortable walking shoes, socks for shoe removal and shorter stages in heat. Southern Nara mountains are a separate trip.

Often comfortable for walking: April–May and October–November for park and temple walks. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Nara · JMA 奈良 station (47780) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January8.70.852.4
February9.91.063.1
March13.93.6105.1
April19.88.798.9
May24.913.9138.5
June28.118.4184.1
July31.723.0173.5
August33.424.1127.9
September28.820.1159.0
October22.613.5134.7
November17.17.371.2
December11.63.056.8

JMA station source

Official forecast · Nara city guide ↗

Hiroshima · 12-month averages

Add wind protection for a Miyajima ferry crossing. Mountain paths need suitable footwear; check the ferry, ropeway and trails rather than relying on city weather.

Often comfortable for walking: April–May and October–November for city walks and island visits, subject to conditions. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Hiroshima · JMA 広島 station (47765) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January9.92.046.2
February10.92.464.0
March14.55.1118.3
April19.810.1141.0
May24.415.1169.8
June27.219.8226.5
July30.924.1279.8
August32.825.1131.4
September29.121.1162.7
October23.714.9109.2
November17.78.969.3
December12.14.054.0

JMA station source

Official forecast · Hiroshima city guide ↗

Fukuoka · 12-month averages

A southern location does not mean tropical winter weather. Summer is hot and humid, with substantial early-summer rain. Waterfront and seaside plans need a wind check.

Often comfortable for walking: April–May and October–November for many city outings. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Fukuoka · JMA 福岡 station (47807) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January10.23.974.4
February11.64.469.8
March15.07.2103.7
April19.911.5118.2
May24.416.1133.7
June27.220.3249.6
July31.224.6299.1
August32.525.4210.0
September28.621.6175.1
October23.716.094.5
November18.210.691.4
December12.65.867.5

JMA station source

Official forecast · Fukuoka city guide ↗

Nagasaki · 12-month averages

Hills and steps add effort in heat and can be slippery when wet. Bring grip and a layer for harbour wind and evening viewpoints; boats remain weather-dependent.

Often comfortable for walking: April–May and October–November for many walks. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Nagasaki · JMA 長崎 station (47817) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January10.74.063.1
February12.04.584.0
March15.37.5123.2
April19.911.7153.0
May23.916.1160.7
June26.520.2335.9
July30.324.5292.7
August31.925.3217.9
September28.921.9186.6
October24.116.5102.1
November18.511.0100.7
December13.16.074.8

JMA station source

Official forecast · Nagasaki city guide ↗

Kagoshima · 12-month averages

Mild city afternoons can still have cool mornings. Early-summer rain can be substantial. Sakurajima needs current notices; Kirishima requires separate upland preparation.

Often comfortable for walking: March–May and October–November for many city visits, adjusting layers to the month. These are Fumi planning suggestions, subject to actual conditions.

Kagoshima · JMA 鹿児島 station (47827) · 1991–2020. Average daily high and low, plus monthly precipitation.
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip. mm
January13.14.978.3
February14.65.8112.7
March17.58.7161.0
April21.812.9194.9
May25.517.3205.2
June27.521.3570.0
July31.925.3365.1
August32.726.0224.3
September30.223.2222.9
October25.818.0104.6
November20.612.2102.5
December15.36.993.2

JMA station source

Official forecast · Kagoshima city guide ↗

洗濯、雨、予定の変更

少しの日本語で、
一日をもっとスムーズに。

適切な担当者に依頼文を見せてください。外出について尋ねる場合は、行き先や利用したいサービスを具体的に示しましょう。口頭の案内が、閉鎖や警報より優先されることはありません。

Laundry

Is there a self-service laundry?

コインランドリーはありますか?

Koin randorī wa arimasu ka?

Laundry

Is there a dryer?

乾燥機はありますか?

Kansōki wa arimasu ka?

Laundry

Is detergent added automatically?

洗剤は自動で入りますか?

Senzai wa jidō de hairimasu ka?

Laundry

About how long does washing and drying take?

洗濯と乾燥で、どのくらい時間がかかりますか?

Sentaku to kansō de, dono kurai jikan ga kakarimasu ka?

Laundry

Can I change money into 100-yen coins?

百円玉に両替できますか?

Hyaku-en dama ni ryōgae dekimasu ka?

Laundry

Is there a self-service laundry nearby?

近くにコインランドリーはありますか?

Chikaku ni koin randorī wa arimasu ka?

Out & about

May I borrow an umbrella?

傘を借りられますか?

Kasa o kariraremasu ka?

Out & about

Is this path/road passable?

この道は通れますか?

Kono michi wa tōremasu ka?

Out & about

Is the service running today?

今日は運行していますか?

Kyō wa unkō shite imasu ka?

Out & about

Is this clothing suitable?

この服装で大丈夫ですか?

Kono fukusō de daijōbu desu ka?

各フレーズは拡大してスタッフに見せられます。音声ボタンがあるカードでは「Listen」を選んで再生できます。

Sources & climate notes · 27 October 2026

Prepared by Fumi using Japan Meteorological Agency 1991–2020 climate normals, reformatted for travel planning. Each station is linked in the monthly tables. Fumi’s clothing advice, comfort windows and wardrobe examples are editorial suggestions, not JMA forecasts or endorsements.

Historical averages do not describe every day or recent extremes. Check current official forecasts, warnings, operators and your actual accommodation. Blossom, foliage, snow and clear views depend on the place and year.

Original map based on Natural Earth public-domain coastline data. The four-season landscape is an imagined artwork, not a promise of simultaneous scenery or snow at a named place.

これから出会う、すべての季節へ

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次の旅人の発見につながる。

季節を選び、荷造りを軽く。このガイドが旅の計画に役立ったら、感謝の気持ちで次の旅人の日本での発見を応援してください。

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