Japan Weather Today日本語Beppu weather today
One of Japan's top hot spring towns, with steam rising across the city and the colourful 'hells' pools. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Beppu
October to April: cool air makes the steam and hot baths even better.
Beppu weather through the year
- Winters are mild, often around 10°C in the day, with snow only on the coldest days.
- The rainy season usually runs from early June to mid July and can bring very heavy rain.
- Summers are hot and humid, often above 30°C from July to early September.
- Typhoons pass more often than further north, mostly from August to September.
Beppu by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Mild spring days; cherry blossom in late March.
What to wear: Light layers; spring comes early and days are warm by April.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: Hot and humid; try a sand bath or an evening soak instead of midday.
What to wear: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and an umbrella.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Comfortable days for the hells tour and a trip to Yufuin.
What to wear: Light clothes in October, a jacket from November.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: The steam is most impressive on cold winter mornings.
What to wear: A warm jacket or coat; it is milder than Tokyo but still cold at night.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
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Questions
What is the weather in Beppu today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Beppu.
When is the best time to visit Beppu?
October to April: cool air makes the steam and hot baths even better.
When is the rainy season in Beppu?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid July.
Does it snow in Beppu?
Snow is rare in the cities and usually does not settle.
Is there a free weather app for Beppu in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
