AI-generatedIzumo at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 1,569 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Izumo
Izumo has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Izumo is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Izumo
The best time to visit Izumo 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 from April to May and from October to November. Rain is frequent from July to August and from December to March; the wettest month is July with 225 mm.
Izumo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Izumo in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–23 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Izumo in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 26–32 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Izumo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–27 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Izumo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, October
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 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:1417:35
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:58–06:48 · evening 17:01–17:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:48–05:58 · evening 17:51–18:01
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 Izumo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Izumo in October?
In October, Izumo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Izumo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:14 – 17:35
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %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 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %52 %
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 Izumo
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 Izumo: score 78 against 72. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 105 mmbetter | 121 mm |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Izumo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January9° · 3.0 h
In January, Izumo is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 95 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Izumo.
Izumo in January16February10° · 3.5 h
In February, Izumo is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 85 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Izumo.
Izumo in February41March13° · 4.7 h
In March, Izumo is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Izumo.
Izumo in March77April19° · 6.2 h
In April, Izumo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Izumo.
Izumo in April78May23° · 6.7 h
In May, Izumo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Izumo.
Izumo in May69June26° · 5.4 h
In June, Izumo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 161 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Izumo.
Izumo in June45July30° · 5.5 h
In July, Izumo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 225 mm. On about 16 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 Izumo.
Izumo in July41August32° · 6.5 h
In August, Izumo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 170 mm. On about 25 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 Izumo.
Izumo in August63September27° · 5.0 h
In September, Izumo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 190 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Izumo.
Izumo in September72October22° · 5.0 h
In October, Izumo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Izumo.
Izumo in October61November17° · 3.9 h
In November, Izumo is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Izumo.
Izumo in November19December11° · 2.9 h
In December, Izumo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 103 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Izumo.
Izumo 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 Izumo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 99 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 4 | 9° | 2° | 3.0 h | 17 | 95 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 10° | 2° | 3.5 h | 15 | 85 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 13° | 5° | 4.7 h | 14 | 117 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 19° | 9° | 6.2 h | 11 | 107 |
| MayMay | 78 | 23° | 14° | 6.7 h | 11 | 121 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 26° | 19° | 5.4 h | 13 | 161 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 30° | 23° | 5.5 h | 16 | 225 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 32° | 24° | 6.5 h | 14 | 170 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 27° | 20° | 5.0 h | 14 | 190 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 22° | 14° | 5.0 h | 11 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 17° | 9° | 3.9 h | 11 | 91 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 11° | 4° | 2.9 h | 16 | 103 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Izumo
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 5.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Izumo, 44 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Izumo: 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, Izumo has about 11 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Izumo
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 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 Izumo
How breezy and how cloudy Izumo 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 Izumo typically peaks at 17 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 56 % of the sky over Izumo: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 Izumo
How often the day gets hot in Izumo (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, Izumo has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Izumo
When Izumo 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 Izumo.
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 Izumo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Izumo 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.
Izumo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 17 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 45 min
- Distance
- 9,340 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
Izumo 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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Izumo vs Matsue
In October the holiday weather in Izumo and Matsue is about equally good (score 72 vs 72). During the day it is about as warm in Matsue as in Izumo.
| in October | Izumo | Matsue |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Oct |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Izumo
When is the best time to visit Izumo?
The best time to visit Izumo 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 Izumo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Izumo?
Rain is frequent from July to August and from December to March; the wettest month is July with 225 mm. The driest month is February with 85 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Izumo get?
Izumo gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Izumo in?
Izumo is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Izumo?
A nonstop flight from London to Izumo takes about 11 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,340 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Izumo?
Izumo 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 Izumo?
Izumo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 76, summer holidays 42, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 12.