When to visit
Okayama?

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

Okayama
Okayama Prefecture · Japan

The best weather in Okayama is from May, October, November, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, May, October.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
62

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
21–28°C
Warm nights
Feels like
23–31°C
Humid
Precipitation
184mm
Torrential rain · 12 days
Sunshine
7.8h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
76%
Humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
85
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep85OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score313450727762381662807641
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyHumidRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyHumidMildCold
Temperature0–9°C0–10°C4–15°C9–20°C14–24°C18–27°C23–30°C25–33°C21–28°C13–23°C7–17°C2–11°C
Feels like-4–5°C-3–7°C1–12°C7–19°C13–25°C19–29°C27–35°C29–37°C23–31°C13–23°C5–16°C-1–8°C
Precipitation43mm
5 days
47mm
6 days
96mm
9 days
147mm
10 days
123mm
9 days
199mm
13 days
247mm
16 days
159mm
11 days
184mm
12 days
105mm
8 days
65mm
5 days
46mm
5 days
Sunshine7.2h
☀︎ 71%
8.0h
☀︎ 73%
8.6h
☀︎ 72%
8.7h
☀︎ 66%
9.1h
☀︎ 65%
7.2h
☀︎ 50%
8.1h
☀︎ 57%
10.5h
☀︎ 78%
7.8h
☀︎ 63%
8.1h
☀︎ 72%
7.9h
☀︎ 76%
7.5h
☀︎ 75%
WindNW · 17 km/hNW · 17 km/hN · 17 km/hNE · 17 km/hSE · 15 km/hE · 15 km/hSE · 14 km/hE · 15 km/hNE · 15 km/hN · 14 km/hNW · 14 km/hNW · 16 km/h
Humidity (%)71%69%69%69%70%76%81%74%76%74%75%73%
Day length10.1h10.9h12.0h13.1h14.0h14.4h14.2h13.4h12.4h11.3h10.4h9.9h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Hadaka Matsuri (Saidai-ji Eyo)
Okayama Momotaro Festival
Autumn Leaves Viewing (Koyo)
Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami)
Korakuen Garden Autumn Illumination
Okayama Castle Festival
Okayama Castle Summer Night Fantasy
Okayama Flower Festival
Okayama Marathon
Super GT Okayama
Events & Festivals
  • Hadaka Matsuri (Saidai-ji Eyo)religiousSignature event
    February· 50k+ visitors

    One of Japan's most unique and ancient festivals, where thousands of men in loincloths compete for sacred sticks at Said…

  • Okayama Momotaro FestivalfestivalSignature event
    August· 50k+ visitors

    This vibrant summer festival celebrates the legend of Momotaro, Okayama's folk hero, with lively parades and traditional…

  • Autumn Leaves Viewing (Koyo)nature
    November· 50k+ visitors

    Okayama's parks and gardens, especially Korakuen Garden, transform with stunning autumn foliage. In November, the crisp,…

  • Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami)nature
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    Okayama's Korakuen Garden and Handayama Botanical Garden become popular spots for enjoying the ephemeral beauty of cherr…

  • Korakuen Garden Autumn Illuminationnature
    November· 5k+ visitors

    Okayama's famous Korakuen Garden is beautifully lit up during select evenings in autumn, creating a magical atmosphere.…

  • Okayama Castle Festivalcultural
    October· 5k+ visitors

    This festival celebrates Okayama Castle with various cultural performances, historical reenactments, and local food stal…

  • Okayama Castle Summer Night Fantasycultural
    August· 5k+ visitors

    Okayama Castle is illuminated with special light-up events during the summer evenings, creating a magical ambiance. In A…

  • Okayama Flower Festivalfestival
    April· 5k+ visitors

    This spring festival celebrates the blooming flowers across Okayama, with various events and displays in parks and publi…

  • Okayama Marathonsports
    November· 50k+ visitors

    The Okayama Marathon takes runners through the city's scenic spots, including Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle. Held i…

  • Super GT Okayamasports
    April· 50k+ visitors

    The Okayama International Circuit hosts a round of the prestigious Super GT racing series, attracting motorsports enthus…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Okayama?

The best weather in Okayama is from October, May, November, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, October, May (7–24 °C).

What is the weather like in Okayama?

Okayama has a climate with an overall score of 5.3/10. Annual temperatures range from 0 °C to 33 °C.

What is the hottest month in Okayama?

The hottest month in Okayama is August, with average highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Okayama?

The rainiest month in Okayama is July, with an average of 247 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Okayama?

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

When is shoulder season in Okayama?

Shoulder season in Okayama falls in April, July. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.