When to visit
Beppu?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Beppu
Oita Prefecture · Japan

The best time to visit Beppu is April, October, November, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — variable climate

Climate score
October
80

Excellent climate

🌦Humid

55%outdoor comfort
Excellent for outdoors
56%perfect days
Predominantly perfect
7%ideal warm days
Occasional warm & sunny days
Moderate— 7% days with 20mm+ rainCooling down through the month
Temperature
16–23°C
Consistent temperatures · Pleasant nights
Feels like
17–24°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
125mm
Heavy downpours · 9 days
Sunshine
8.0h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
78%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
International eSIM

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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
87
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct87NovDec
Flights to Beppu

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Monthly Overview
Score414156795140241941807950
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyRainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyHumidMildCold
Temperature3–10°C3–11°C7–15°C11–19°C16–23°C20–26°C24–30°C25–31°C22–27°C16–23°C11–18°C5–12°C
Feels like0–7°C0–8°C4–14°C10–19°C16–25°C22–30°C29–36°C30–37°C25–32°C17–24°C10–17°C2–9°C
Precipitation67mm
6 days
85mm
9 days
139mm
11 days
137mm
10 days
190mm
11 days
293mm
17 days
324mm
19 days
252mm
16 days
252mm
15 days
125mm
9 days
85mm
8 days
55mm
6 days
Sunshine7.1h
☀︎ 70%
7.7h
☀︎ 70%
8.1h
☀︎ 68%
8.2h
☀︎ 63%
8.1h
☀︎ 59%
5.7h
☀︎ 40%
7.4h
☀︎ 52%
10.4h
☀︎ 78%
7.6h
☀︎ 62%
8.0h
☀︎ 71%
7.7h
☀︎ 74%
7.4h
☀︎ 74%
WindNW · 16 km/hNW · 16 km/hNW · 14 km/hN · 14 km/hE · 13 km/hE · 11 km/hE · 10 km/hE · 12 km/hE · 12 km/hNW · 13 km/hNW · 13 km/hW · 16 km/h
Humidity (%)74%73%74%75%77%85%86%83%83%78%77%73%
Perfect days0%1%6%29%56%32%3%2%27%56%12%0%
Dry streak12d8d7d7d7d5d5d7d7d10d10d12d
Sunny streak10d9d10d9d9d8d15d18d13d12d10d10d
Extreme heat——————2%3%0%———
Extreme cold9%9%0%————————2%
Temperature+1.1°+0.7°+1.3°-0.8°-1.0°-0.9°-0.7°+0.5°+0.6°-0.0°+1.6°+0.7°
RainfallStableGetting wetterGetting wetterGetting wetterMuch wetterMuch wetterMuch wetterGetting wetterStableStableStableStable
Ideal warm days0%0%0%1%14%24%20%23%30%7%0%0%
Outdoor comfort0%1%11%37%48%12%0%0%15%55%21%0%
Dry week odds27%9%5%5%7%2%3%8%7%18%19%28%
Heavy rain3%4%5%8%8%17%12%10%9%7%4%2%
Snow days7%8%3%————————5%
Muggy days————4%47%98%98%65%10%——
Oppressive days—————5%58%64%11%———
Day length10.2h11.0h12.0h13.0h13.9h14.3h14.1h13.4h12.4h11.4h10.5h10.0h
Tourist CrowdsShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beppu Hatto Onsen Festival
Beppu Christmas Hanabi Fantasia
Mount Ogi Fire Festival (Ogi Matsuri)
Cherry Blossom Season
Beppu Summer Festival (Natsu Matsuri)
Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
Events & Festivals
  • Beppu Hatto Onsen FestivalfestivalSignature event
    April· 50k+ visitors

    A vibrant festival celebrating Beppu's famous hot springs, featuring parades, traditional performances, and free access…

  • Beppu Christmas Hanabi Fantasiafestival
    December· 50k+ visitors

    A dazzling Christmas fireworks display over Beppu Bay, synchronized with music, creating a magical festive atmosphere. D…

  • Mount Ogi Fire Festival (Ogi Matsuri)cultural
    April· 5k+ visitors

    A spectacular fire festival where the dry grass on Mount Ogi is set ablaze, creating a breathtaking fiery spectacle agai…

  • Cherry Blossom Seasonnature
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    Beppu's parks and streets transform with the delicate pink and white blooms of cherry blossoms, creating stunning natura…

  • Beppu Summer Festival (Natsu Matsuri)festival
    July· 50k+ visitors

    A lively traditional summer festival featuring parades with floats, street performances, and a grand fireworks display o…

  • Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathonsports
    February· 5k+ visitors

    An internationally recognized marathon attracting both elite athletes and amateur runners. The course runs through sceni…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Beppu?

The best time to visit Beppu is October, April, November, with temperatures between 11 °C and 23 °C. The best month is October. October is shoulder season.

What is the weather like in Beppu?

Beppu has a climate with an overall score of 5/10. Annual temperatures range from 3 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Beppu?

The hottest month in Beppu is August, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 25 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Beppu?

The rainiest month in Beppu is July, with an average of 324 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Beppu?

Peak season in Beppu is March, May, August, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Beppu?

Shoulder season in Beppu falls in January, February, April, July, September, October. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.