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Usual weather in Kanto

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Kanto? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Kanto

Kanto is part of Japan. The climate of Japan is very varied. The weather is tropical in south, but it is cool temperate in north. Most parts of Japan belong to the temperate zone, the climate here is humid subtropical with four distinct seasons. You can expect cool humid weather in the north, but warm tropical rainforest climate in the south.

When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Ageo, Aogashima, Ashikaga, Atsugi, Boso Peninsula, Chiba, Chichibu, Chichibu Tama Kai National Park, Chofu, Choshi, Enoshima, Fuchu, Fuji Hakone Izu National Park, Fujino, Fujioka, Fujisawa, Funabashi, Futamatagawa, Gunma, Hachijojima, Hachioji, Hakone, Hashimoto, Higashimatsuyama, Ibaraki, Ichikawa, Isesaki, Izu Islands, Izu Ōshima, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kashiwa, Kasukabe, Katori, Katsuura, Kawagoe, Kawaguchi, Kawasaki, Kichijoji, Kinugawa, Kirifuri Highlands, Kiryu, Kisarazu, Kodaira, Koganei, Kokubunji, Koshigaya, Kozushima, Kunitachi, Kusatsu, Machida, Maebashi, Manazuru, Mashiko, Matsudo, Mikurajima, Minakami, Misato, Mitaka, Mito, Miura, Miyakejima, Mooka, Musashino, Nakanojō, Narita, Nasu, Nasushiobara, Niijima, Nikko, Nishitokyo, Noda, Numata, Odawara, Ogasawara Islands, Oimachi, Okutama, Onjuku, Ota, Oyama, Oze National Park, Sagamihara, Saitama, Sanmu, Sano, Shibukawa, Shikinejima, Tachikawa, Takasaki, Tama, Tatebayashi, Tochigi, Tokorozawa, Tokyo, Tokyo Disney Resort, Tomioka, Tone, Toshima, Tsuchiura, Tsukuba, Utsunomiya, Yachimata, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Zushi.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 30.9 ℃ (87.62 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 25.1 ℃ (77.18 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 10 ℃ (50 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 2.7 ℃ (36.86 ℉). The most rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 11.4. The least rainy month here is December, the average number of rainy days is 4.1.

When travelling around Kanto, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Japan is Mount Fuji (3776 m) and the lowest point is Hachiro-gata (-4 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Kanto. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in January is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in January is 10 ℃ (50 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 2.7 ℃ (36.86 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.4 ℃ (52.52 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.35 ℃ (50.63 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 4.5. The average rainfall is 53.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:00 and at the end of the month 10:23.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in February is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in February is 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3.1 ℃ (37.58 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.35 ℃ (50.63 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.05 ℃ (53.69 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 5.6. The average rainfall is 56.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:23 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:52 and at the end of the month 11:24.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in March is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in March is 13.4 ℃ (56.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.8 ℃ (42.44 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.05 ℃ (53.69 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.3 ℃ (61.34 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 9.7. The average rainfall is 119.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:24 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:58 and at the end of the month 12:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in April is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in April is 19.2 ℃ (66.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.9 ℃ (51.62 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.3 ℃ (61.34 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.25 ℃ (70.25 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 10. The average rainfall is 124.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:05 and at the end of the month 13:36.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in May is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in May is 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.4 ℃ (59.72 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.25 ℃ (70.25 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 10.3. The average rainfall is 134.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:36 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:02 and at the end of the month 14:22.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in June is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in June is 26.3 ℃ (79.34 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.7 ℃ (67.46 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.05 ℃ (82.49 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 11.4. The average rainfall is 165.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:22 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:33 and at the end of the month 14:33.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in July is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in July is 29.8 ℃ (85.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.05 ℃ (82.49 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.35 ℃ (86.63 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 10.5. The average rainfall is 151.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:33 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:21 and at the end of the month 14:01.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in August is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in August is 30.9 ℃ (87.62 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 25.1 ℃ (77.18 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.35 ℃ (86.63 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.1 ℃ (84.38 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 7.8. The average rainfall is 170.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:01 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:35 and at the end of the month 13:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in September is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in September is 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21 ℃ (69.8 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.1 ℃ (84.38 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 11.2. The average rainfall is 205.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:31 and at the end of the month 11:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in October is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in October is 22.3 ℃ (72.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.5 ℃ (59.9 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.6 ℃ (67.28 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 9.7. The average rainfall is 197.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:25 and at the end of the month 10:53.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in November is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in November is 16.9 ℃ (62.42 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.2 ℃ (50.36 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.6 ℃ (67.28 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.85 ℃ (58.73 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 6.7. The average rainfall is 91.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:53 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:24 and at the end of the month 10:01.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Kanto in December is this: The average highest temperature in Kanto in December is 12.8 ℃ (55.04 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.2 ℃ (41.36 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.85 ℃ (58.73 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.4 ℃ (52.52 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 4.1. The average rainfall is 51.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:01 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:47 and at the end of the month 9:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kanto in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Utsunomiyatemperature: 4.6 ℃ (40.28 ℉)highest temperature: 11.1 ℃ (51.98 ℉)lowest temperature: -1.3 ℃ (29.66 ℉)rainfall: 32.5mmrainy days: -
Maebashitemperature: 6.2 ℃ (43.16 ℉)highest temperature: 11.6 ℃ (52.88 ℉)lowest temperature: 1.6 ℃ (34.88 ℉)rainfall: 17.5mmrainy days: -
Mitotemperature: 5.5 ℃ (41.9 ℉)highest temperature: 11.8 ℃ (53.24 ℉)lowest temperature: 0 ℃ (32 ℉)rainfall: 39.8mmrainy days: -
Chichibutemperature: 3.6 ℃ (38.48 ℉)highest temperature: 12 ℃ (53.6 ℉)lowest temperature: -2.5 ℃ (27.5 ℉)rainfall: 23.8mmrainy days: -
Choshitemperature: 9.2 ℃ (48.56 ℉)highest temperature: 13.2 ℃ (55.76 ℉)lowest temperature: 5.1 ℃ (41.18 ℉)rainfall: 76.7mmrainy days: -
Yokohamatemperature: 8.2 ℃ (46.76 ℉)highest temperature: 12.6 ℃ (54.68 ℉)lowest temperature: 4.2 ℃ (39.56 ℉)rainfall: 50mmrainy days: -
Katsuuratemperature: 9.5 ℃ (49.1 ℉)highest temperature: 13.8 ℃ (56.84 ℉)lowest temperature: 5.4 ℃ (41.72 ℉)rainfall: 86mmrainy days: -
Miyakejimatemperature: 12.6 ℃ (54.68 ℉)highest temperature: 15.1 ℃ (59.18 ℉)lowest temperature: 10 ℃ (50 ℉)rainfall: 143.4mmrainy days: -
Hachijojimatemperature: 13.4 ℃ (56.12 ℉)highest temperature: 16.2 ℃ (61.16 ℉)lowest temperature: 10.5 ℃ (50.9 ℉)rainfall: 170.7mmrainy days: -
Chibatemperature: 8.1 ℃ (46.58 ℉)highest temperature: 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉)lowest temperature: 3.8 ℃ (38.84 ℉)rainfall: 46.9mmrainy days: -
Nikkotemperature: -0.7 ℃ (30.74 ℉)highest temperature: 3.3 ℃ (37.94 ℉)lowest temperature: -4.6 ℃ (23.72 ℉)rainfall: 45.2mmrainy days: -




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.