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Takasaki weather & best time to visit

City break

Takasaki at a glance

Best time
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
Warmest month
Aug · 32°
Sunshine a year
2,150 h
Rain a year
1,453 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+9
Elevation
93 m

Climate in Takasaki

Takasaki 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 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Takasaki is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Takasaki

The best time to visit Takasaki is from April to May and from October to November. In 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 April and in November. Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 198 mm.

Takasaki through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Takasaki in spring

Mar – May

68

Good

  • 14–25 °C by day
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Takasaki in summer

Jun – Aug

40

Fair

  • 27–32 °C by day
  • 4.9 h of sun a day
  • 50 rainy days in all

Takasaki in autumn

Sep – Nov

66

Good

  • 17–28 °C by day
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Takasaki in winter

Dec – Feb

49

Fair

  • 9–12 °C by day
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr, Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jun – Sep

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Takasaki for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

68

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – May, October – November

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 17°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

05:5017:09

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 05:34–06:24 · evening 16:35–17:25
Blue hour
Morning 05:24–05:34 · evening 17:25–17:35

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 Takasaki compared with home

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 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°19°
Night-time low16°10°
Daylight11.9 h10.8 h

What is the weather like in Takasaki in October?

In October, Takasaki 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 13 rainy days and 173 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Takasaki.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 20 min05:50 – 17:09
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
60 %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 %38 %

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 Takasaki

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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April has the better holiday weather in Takasaki: score 76 against 68. In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.

October vs April, Takasaki
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score6876better
Daytime high22°20°
Night-time low14°9°
Sunshine5.0 h6.8 hbetter
Rainy days1312better
Rainfall173 mm116 mmbetter
Muggy days10better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Takasaki month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

45January9° · 6.9 h

In January, Takasaki is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in January
48February10° · 7.1 h

In February, Takasaki is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in February
55March14° · 6.8 h

In March, Takasaki is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in March
76April20° · 6.8 h

In April, Takasaki is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in April
72May25° · 6.4 h

In May, Takasaki is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in May
59June27° · 4.6 h

In June, Takasaki is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 165 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in June
32July31° · 4.7 h

In July, Takasaki is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 198 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in July
30August32° · 5.4 h

In August, Takasaki is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 150 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in August
55September28° · 4.5 h

In September, Takasaki is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 189 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in September
68October22° · 5.0 h

In October, Takasaki 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 13 rainy days and 173 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in October
75November17° · 6.0 h

In November, Takasaki is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in November
55December12° · 6.5 h

In December, Takasaki is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Takasaki.

Takasaki in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 32°

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Takasaki

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°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. 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 January (0°), the warmest in August (23°). 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 November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 84 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 14°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan459°0°6.9 h651
FebruaryFeb4810°0°7.1 h754
MarchMar5514°3°6.8 h12100
AprilApr7620°9°6.8 h12116
MayMay7225°14°6.4 h13138
JuneJun5927°18°4.6 h16165
JulyJul3231°22°4.7 h18198
AugustAug3032°23°5.4 h17150
SeptemberSep5528°20°4.5 h16189
OctoberOct6822°14°5.0 h13173
NovemberNov7517°7°6.0 h871
DecemberDec5512°2°6.5 h749

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

36.33° N, 139.02° E · 93 m · Asia/Tokyo

Sunshine2,150 hours a year
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Takasaki

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,150 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 7.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Sep · 4.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.0 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 44 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Takasaki, 44 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain1,453 mm a year, most in July
Rain

Rain in Takasaki: 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.

Per year
1,453 mm on 144 days
Wettest month
Jul · 198 mm
Driest month
Dec · 49 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 173 mm

In October, Takasaki has about 13 rainy days with 173 mm of rain in total.

UV indexUp to 10 in June
Sun protection

UV index in Takasaki

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 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 & cloudsWindiest in February: 16 km/h
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Takasaki

How breezy and how cloudy Takasaki 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.

Year average
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Takasaki typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
58 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Dec · 38 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 78 %
OctoberCloud cover 60 %Sunshine 5.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Takasaki: 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 & humidity59 days of 30° or more a year
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Takasaki

How often the day gets hot in Takasaki (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
59 days
Hottest month
Aug · 32 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Takasaki 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

SnowChance of snow up to 27% in February
Snow

Snow in Takasaki

Snow is possible in Takasaki, but no month makes it likely: 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 days a year
5 days
Fresh snow a year
30 cm
Snow possible
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Takasaki.

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 Takasaki

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Takasaki 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.

Takasaki has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    70

    GoodBest holidays

    • 18 °C by day
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    69

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    31

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    68

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • 5.0 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    50

    Fair

    • 11 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 11 h 55 min
Distance
9,480 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

Takasaki 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. 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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Takasaki vs Maebashi

In October the holiday weather in Takasaki and Maebashi is about equally good (score 68 vs 68). During the day it is about as warm in Maebashi as in Takasaki.

Takasaki vs Maebashi, in October
in OctoberTakasakiMaebashi
Holiday weather score6868
Daytime high22°22°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1313
Best timeApr – May, Oct – NovApr – May, Oct – Nov

Through the year

OctoberTakasaki 22°Maebashi 22°
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In October, Takasaki ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. TakasakiThis page22°68
  2. 2Maebashi22°68
  3. 3Karuizawa18°68
  4. 4Sano22°68
  5. 5Kawagoe22°67
  6. 6Tokyo22°22°65
  7. 7Minato22°22°65
  8. 8Tsukuba22°65
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Frequently asked questions about Takasaki

When is the best time to visit Takasaki?

The best time to visit Takasaki is from April to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Takasaki?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Takasaki?

Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 198 mm. The driest month is December with 49 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Takasaki get?

Takasaki gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.1 hours a day; in September there are 4.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Takasaki in?

Takasaki is on UTC+9 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Takasaki?

A nonstop flight from London to Takasaki takes about 11 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,480 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Takasaki?

Takasaki 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 Takasaki?

Takasaki has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 69, summer holidays 31, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 50.