Nikkō weather
At 9:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 12°C (53°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Aug–Sep. Nikkō sits 555 m (1,821 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 26%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Aug–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Nikkō weather
Is it raining in Nikkō right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Nikkō this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–20° and lows of 5–11°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Nikkō lately?
In the past 7 days, Nikkō had 2 rainy days and 40.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nikkō?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Nikkō weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nikkō?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nikkō is May–Jun, Aug–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -2°C (29°F) in January to 26°C (78°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Nikkō?
July is the wettest month, with about 220 mm (8.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 61 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Nikkō?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -2°C (29°F) and lows of -7°C (19°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months