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Nikkō Weather in September

Nikkō in September

The short of it: Nikkō in September averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 15° · rain 222 mm · daylight 12 h 22 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & July

September in Nikkō brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 15°, with about 222 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from August to about 22°, with nights near 15°. Wet spells are common — about 222 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 22 min in mid-September, 72 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Nikkō runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Imaichi, 7 km to the ESE, is 2° warmer by day.

September in Nikkō, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 22 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ImaichiTochigi7 km ESE24°17°179 mm
KanumaTochigi25 km SSE26°18°161 mm
UtsunomiyaTochigi31 km SE26°18°160 mm
SakuraTochigi33 km E26°17°154 mm
ŌtawaraTochigi39 km ENE26°17°154 mm
MibuTochigi41 km SSE27°19°159 mm
TochigiTochigi42 km SSE27°19°162 mm
ShimotsukeTochigi44 km SSE27°19°160 mm

The Almanac · Nikkō Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from August to about 22°, with nights near 15°. Wet spells are common — about 222 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Nikkō by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°69 mm11 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
February4°-5°64 mm11 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
March7°-2°88 mm12 km/h11 h 51 min✦
April13°3°118 mm13 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
May18°8°135 mm12 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
June21°13°173 mm10 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
July25°17°219 mm9 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
August26°18°226 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
September22°15°222 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October17°8°204 mm13 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
November11°2°79 mm10 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
December6°-2°70 mm10 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nikkō in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nikkō in September?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from August to about 22°, with nights near 15°. Wet spells are common — about 222 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Nikkō?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Nikkō in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 22 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 39 min in December to 14 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Nikkō in September?

Hardly — September nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nikkō in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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