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Honshu - Japan climate 2025

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Honshu - Japan climate 2025

Overview: Honshu - Japan
Honshu (Japan) in general has a mild continental climate. The day temperatures range from 9 °C (48 °F) in January to 32 °C (90 °F) in August. The driest month is November with just 9 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is July with 14 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from 1 °C (34 °F) in January to 24 °C (75 °F) in August.

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Honshu (Japan) in general has a mild continental climate. The day temperatures range from 9 °C (48 °F) in January to 32 °C (90 °F) in August. The driest month is November with just 9 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is July with 14 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from 1 °C (34 °F) in January to 24 °C (75 °F) in August.

What is the best month to visit Honshu?

The best time to visit Honshu is between May and June. In this period day temperatures range from 24 °C (74 °F) to 27 °C (80 °F), night temperatures from 14 °C (58 °F) to 19 °C (66 °F) and you can expect on average 12 days of rain per month and 5 of sunshine on average per day.

Which months have the highest daily temperature in Honshu?

The hottest month in Honshu is August with a temperature of 32 °C (90 °F). The period with the highest daytime temperatures is in Honshu during July - August. The temperatures range at this time between 30 °C (86 °F) - 32 °C (90 °F).

Which month is the sunniest in Honshu?

The period, which is the sunniest in Honshu, is in the months of July - September, when there is an average of 5 sun hours per day.

What is the humidity in Honshu?

Honshu belongs to destinations with lower humidity. It ranges from 64 % to 78 %. The most humid months are June - August and the least humid are February - April.

What is the least cloudy season in Honshu?

The least cloudy months in Honshu are July - September, when the cloud cover is on average only 60 %.

What time of year are the highest night temperatures in Honshu?

The highest temperatures during the night in Honshu could be expected between July and August. During this time the night temperatures are between 23 °C (73 °F) - 24 °C (75 °F).

Is it freezing a lot in Honshu?

Yes, it is likely to be freezing at night in Honshu in the months of January - February.

Is it windy in Honshu?

Honshu is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.

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