Best Time to Visit Nikko
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Nikko weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.2 | -5.5 | 54 | 3.9 | 9.7 |
| Feb | 3.2 | -5.4 | 67 | 4.9 | 10.6 |
| Mar | 6.2 | -3 | 83 | 6.1 | 11.7 |
| Apr | 13 | 2.7 | 114 | 7.3 | 12.9 |
| May | 17.9 | 7.8 | 132 | 8.1 | 14 |
| Jun | 20.6 | 12.5 | 194 | 7 | 14.5 |
| Jul | 24.3 | 16.7 | 200 | 7.2 | 14.3 |
| Aug | 26 | 18 | 249 | 7.5 | 13.4 |
| Sep | 21.4 | 14.3 | 237 | 5.6 | 12.2 |
| Oct | 16.1 | 7.7 | 148 | 4.6 | 11 |
| Nov | 11 | 1.9 | 81 | 3.6 | 10 |
| Dec | 6.1 | -2.8 | 51 | 3.3 | 9.5 |
Daylight ranges from 9.5 hours in Dec to 14.5 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AugJulJunMay
Beaches: AugJulSepDec
Hiking: May
Sightseeing: May
Climate & conditions
Freezing months (snow possible): Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.
Nikko quick facts
- Population
- 77,661
- Elevation
- 555 m
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- Yen (JPY)
- Language
- Japanese
- Plug / voltage
- A, B · 100 V
- Dialing code
- +81
- Nearest airport
- IBR · 95 km
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nikko?
Aug, Jul, Jun, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Aug, about 249 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 26°C.
Where to stay
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Getting there
Fly into Ibaraki Airport (IBR), 95 km from Nikko. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Tokyo — 119 km, 1.9 hr drive · Kamakura — 160 km, 2.6 hr drive · Nagoya — 300 km, 68 min flight · Kyoto — 397 km, 75 min flight
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