AI-generatedAizuwakamatsu at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,630 h
- Rain a year
- 1,353 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 238 m
Climate in Aizuwakamatsu
Aizuwakamatsu has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Aizuwakamatsu is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Aizuwakamatsu
The best time to visit Aizuwakamatsu is from April to June and from September to October. In September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in October. Rain is frequent from July to August and from November to March; the wettest month is July with 173 mm.
Aizuwakamatsu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aizuwakamatsu in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–23 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Aizuwakamatsu in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 26–31 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Aizuwakamatsu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 12–26 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Aizuwakamatsu in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
05:4717:05
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:31–06:22 · evening 16:29–17:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:21–05:31 · evening 17:21–17:31
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Aizuwakamatsu compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Aizuwakamatsu in October?
In October, Aizuwakamatsu is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min05:47 – 17:05
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Aizuwakamatsu
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Aizuwakamatsu: score 76 against 67. In May, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 121 mm | 98 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Aizuwakamatsu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January3° · 2.5 h
In January, Aizuwakamatsu is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 19 days, totalling 100 mm; on about 17 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in January6February4° · 3.5 h
In February, Aizuwakamatsu is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 76 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in February14March9° · 4.6 h
In March, Aizuwakamatsu is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 104 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in March63April17° · 5.7 h
In April, Aizuwakamatsu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in April76May23° · 6.5 h
In May, Aizuwakamatsu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in May70June26° · 5.5 h
In June, Aizuwakamatsu is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in June45July29° · 5.1 h
In July, Aizuwakamatsu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 173 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in July45August31° · 6.3 h
In August, Aizuwakamatsu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 141 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in August66September26° · 4.7 h
In September, Aizuwakamatsu is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 139 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in September67October20° · 3.9 h
In October, Aizuwakamatsu is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in October30November12° · 3.0 h
In November, Aizuwakamatsu is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in November0December6° · 2.2 h
In December, Aizuwakamatsu is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 100 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aizuwakamatsu.
Aizuwakamatsu in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aizuwakamatsu
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (−4°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 77 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 3° | −3° | 2.5 h | 19 | 100 |
| FebruaryFeb | 6 | 4° | −4° | 3.5 h | 16 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 9° | −1° | 4.6 h | 16 | 104 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 17° | 4° | 5.7 h | 13 | 99 |
| MayMay | 76 | 23° | 10° | 6.5 h | 12 | 98 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 26° | 16° | 5.5 h | 13 | 118 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 29° | 20° | 5.1 h | 17 | 173 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 31° | 21° | 6.3 h | 15 | 141 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 26° | 17° | 4.7 h | 13 | 139 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 20° | 10° | 3.9 h | 11 | 121 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 12° | 3° | 3.0 h | 14 | 85 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 6° | −1° | 2.2 h | 19 | 100 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
37.49° N, 139.95° E · 238 m · Asia/Tokyo
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Aizuwakamatsu
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.9 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Aizuwakamatsu, 35 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Aizuwakamatsu: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Aizuwakamatsu has about 11 rainy days with 121 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Aizuwakamatsu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Aizuwakamatsu
How breezy and how cloudy Aizuwakamatsu is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Aizuwakamatsu typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Aizuwakamatsu: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Aizuwakamatsu
How often the day gets hot in Aizuwakamatsu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Aizuwakamatsu has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Aizuwakamatsu
When Aizuwakamatsu is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Aizuwakamatsu.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Aizuwakamatsu
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Aizuwakamatsu in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Aizuwakamatsu has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 45
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 50 min
- Distance
- 9,400 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Japan
- Currency
- Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Language
- Japanese
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 100 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +81
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 100 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Aizuwakamatsu lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Aizuwakamatsu vs Fukushima
In October the holiday weather in Aizuwakamatsu and Fukushima is about equally good (score 67 vs 70). During the day it is about as warm in Fukushima as in Aizuwakamatsu. Fukushima gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Aizuwakamatsu | Fukushima |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Aizuwakamatsu
When is the best time to visit Aizuwakamatsu?
The best time to visit Aizuwakamatsu is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Aizuwakamatsu?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Aizuwakamatsu?
Rain is frequent from July to August and from November to March; the wettest month is July with 173 mm. The driest month is February with 76 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aizuwakamatsu get?
Aizuwakamatsu gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Aizuwakamatsu in?
Aizuwakamatsu is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Aizuwakamatsu?
A nonstop flight from London to Aizuwakamatsu takes about 11 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,400 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Aizuwakamatsu?
Aizuwakamatsu lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Aizuwakamatsu?
Aizuwakamatsu has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 75, summer holidays 45, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 0.