Climate normals · 1970–2000
Nikkō Climate
Nikkō is a city in Japan (38) with a population of about 77,661. Its average annual temperature is 10.4°C (51°F), with roughly 1525 mm of rain per year.
10.4°C
Avg Temp
1525
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Nikkō Climate
Nikkō has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F) and receives about 1525 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.4°C
Avg Temp
1525
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 31° | 54 mm |
| February | 0° / 31° | 66 mm |
| March | 2° / 36° | 82 mm |
| April | 9° / 47° | 109 mm |
| May | 14° / 56° | 127 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 185 mm |
| July | 21° / 70° | 187 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 223 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 220 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 143 mm |
| November | 7° / 45° | 78 mm |
| December | 2° / 36° | 51 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Nikkō
The most comfortable months to visit Nikkō are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Nikkō are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Nikkō, Japan has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C and about 1525 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Nikkō average about 27°C (80°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.