AI-generatedUtsunomiya at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,970 h
- Rain a year
- 1,787 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 137 m
Climate in Utsunomiya
Utsunomiya has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year, Utsunomiya is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Utsunomiya
The best time to visit Utsunomiya 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 November. Rain is frequent in March and from June to September; the wettest month is July with 262 mm.
Utsunomiya through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Utsunomiya in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–23 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Utsunomiya in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 26–31 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Utsunomiya in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–27 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Utsunomiya in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 8–10 °C by day
- 6.2 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
Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
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 – May, October – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:4617:06
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 05:31–06:21 · evening 16:31–17:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:20–05:31 · evening 17:22–17:32
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 Utsunomiya compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Utsunomiya in October?
In October, Utsunomiya is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 196 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Utsunomiya.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min05:46 – 17:06
- 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
- 62 %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 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %
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 Utsunomiya
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Utsunomiya: score 70 against 62. 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.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 196 mm | 142 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Utsunomiya month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
36January8° · 6.2 h
In January, Utsunomiya is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya in January41February9° · 6.5 h
In February, Utsunomiya is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 6.5 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 Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya in February48March13° · 6.2 h
In March, Utsunomiya is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 117 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya in March70April19° · 6.2 h
In April, Utsunomiya is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 142 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya in April66May23° · 5.9 h
In May, Utsunomiya is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 180 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya in May55June26° · 4.3 h
In June, Utsunomiya is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 200 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya in June39July30° · 4.3 h
In July, Utsunomiya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 262 mm. On about 15 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 Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya in July34August31° · 5.0 h
In August, Utsunomiya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 205 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya in August54September27° · 4.1 h
In September, Utsunomiya is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 227 mm. On about 5 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 Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya in September62October21° · 4.6 h
In October, Utsunomiya is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 196 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya in October64November16° · 5.5 h
In November, Utsunomiya is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya in November45December10° · 5.9 h
In December, Utsunomiya is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Utsunomiya.
Utsunomiya 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 Utsunomiya
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 11°. 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 (−2°), the warmest in August (22°). 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 84 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 | 36 | 8° | −2° | 6.2 h | 6 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 | 9° | −2° | 6.5 h | 7 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 13° | 1° | 6.2 h | 12 | 117 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 19° | 6° | 6.2 h | 14 | 142 |
| MayMay | 66 | 23° | 12° | 5.9 h | 15 | 180 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 26° | 16° | 4.3 h | 18 | 200 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 30° | 21° | 4.3 h | 22 | 262 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 31° | 22° | 5.0 h | 20 | 205 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 27° | 18° | 4.1 h | 18 | 227 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 21° | 11° | 4.6 h | 15 | 196 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 16° | 5° | 5.5 h | 10 | 94 |
| DecemberDec | 45 | 10° | −1° | 5.9 h | 7 | 58 |
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
36.57° N, 139.88° E · 137 m · Asia/Tokyo
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Utsunomiya
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 4.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Utsunomiya, 41 % 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 Utsunomiya: 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, Utsunomiya has about 15 rainy days with 196 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Utsunomiya
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 50 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 Utsunomiya
How breezy and how cloudy Utsunomiya 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 Utsunomiya 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Utsunomiya: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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 Utsunomiya
How often the day gets hot in Utsunomiya (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, Utsunomiya has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Utsunomiya
Snow is possible in Utsunomiya, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Utsunomiya.
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 Utsunomiya
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Utsunomiya 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.
Utsunomiya has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 64) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 9 °C by day
- 6.1 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
- 9,490 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
Utsunomiya 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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Utsunomiya vs Nikkō
In October the holiday weather in Utsunomiya and Nikkō is about equally good (score 62 vs 59). During the day Nikkō is 2 °C cooler than Utsunomiya.
| in October | Utsunomiya | Nikkō |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 17 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Utsunomiya ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 24UtsunomiyaThis page21°62
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Frequently asked questions about Utsunomiya
When is the best time to visit Utsunomiya?
The best time to visit Utsunomiya 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 Utsunomiya?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Utsunomiya?
Rain is frequent in March and from June to September; the wettest month is July with 262 mm. The driest month is January with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Utsunomiya get?
Utsunomiya gets around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.5 hours a day; in September there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Utsunomiya in?
Utsunomiya is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Utsunomiya?
A nonstop flight from London to Utsunomiya takes about 11 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,490 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Utsunomiya?
Utsunomiya 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 Utsunomiya?
Utsunomiya has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 64) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 64, summer holidays 36, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 41.