Best time to visit Takayama
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Takayama
7 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Takayama).
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Private Transfer from Takayama to Kanazawa Including Shirakawago - 2
Private group Local Food Tour in Takayama - 3
Takayama Early Morning Guided Walking Tour and Market Visit - 4
Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket - 5
Takayama: Private Night Walking Tour with Dinner - 6
Hida Folk Village Guided Tour with Bus Transfer in Takayama - 7
Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour
Last refreshed 2026-06-06.
Similar climatesJeju City89% · Kanazawa86% · Fukuoka84%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Takayama (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Takayama's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -5–4 | 0 | 18 | 266 | 14.8 | 69% | 13 | 128 | 2 | Quiet | 2 |
| Feb | -4–6 | 2 | 15 | 213 | 14.2 | 62% | 15 | 147 | 3 | Quiet | 3 |
| Mar | -1–11 | 8 | 15 | 187 | 12.5 | 58% | 16 | 176 | 4 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 4–16 | 14 | 14 | 175 | 12.5 | 55% | 16 | 192 | 5 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 9–21 | 20 | 14 | 176 | 12.6 | 57% | 16 | 208 | 6 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 15–25 | 26 | 17 | 217 | 12.8 | 62% | 14 | 206 | 6 | Quiet | 6 |
| Jul | 20–28 | 31 | 24 | 342 | 14.3 | 69% | 13 | 196 | 7 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 21–30 | 33 | 20 | 227 | 11.3 | 66% | 13 | 232 | 7 | Busy | 3 |
| Sep | 18–27 | 29 | 16 | 200 | 12.5 | 67% | 13 | 195 | 6 | Moderate | 6 |
| Oct | 9–19 | 18 | 11 | 145 | 13.2 | 65% | 13 | 179 | 4 | Moderate | 7 |
| Nov | 4–14 | 12 | 11 | 159 | 14.5 | 65% | 14 | 162 | 3 | Peak | 6 |
| Dec | -2–6 | 3 | 18 | 294 | 16.3 | 68% | 13 | 130 | 2 | Busy | 2 |
UV Index in Takayama by Month
UV index in Takayama peaks at 7 (high) in August, dropping to 2 (low) in December. May, June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
October
7/109–19°C · 11 rain days (145h) · 179 sun hours · 65% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
May
7/109–21°C (feels 20°C) · 14 rain days (176h) · 208 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
June
6/1015–25°C · 17 rain days (217h) · 206 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
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January
2/10-5–4°C (feels 0°C) · 18 rain days (266h) · 128 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
February
3/10-4–6°C (feels 2°C) · 15 rain days (213h) · 147 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
March
5/10-1–11°C (feels 8°C) · 15 rain days (187h) · 176 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
April
6/104–16°C (feels 14°C) · 14 rain days (175h) · 192 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
July
2/1020–28°C (feels 31°C) · 24 rain days (342h) · 196 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
August
3/1021–30°C (feels 33°C) · 20 rain days (227h) · 232 sun hours · 66% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
September
6/1018–27°C (feels 29°C) · 16 rain days (200h) · 195 sun hours · 67% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
6/104–14°C (feels 12°C) · 11 rain days (159h) · 162 sun hours · 65% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
December
2/10-2–6°C (feels 3°C) · 18 rain days (294h) · 130 sun hours · 68% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Takayama
When is the best time to visit Takayama?
October is the highest-scoring month (7/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 9–19°C (11 rainy days). The top three months by score are October, May, June.
What is the worst time to visit Takayama?
December is the lowest-scoring month (2/10). Typical conditions: -2–6°C (18 rainy days).
Is Takayama too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Takayama?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in June and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Takayama have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 7/10, crowd index 3) and April (climate 6/10, crowd index 8) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Takayama by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in August and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 6, Jul 7, Aug 7, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 3, Dec 2.
What is the UV index in Takayama in August?
August is the peak UV month in Takayama, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Takayama on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Takayama bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: March, April, May, June, July. The worst month is April with a typical-day mean of 11 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 20 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.