Japan Weather Today日本語Takayama weather today
A well-preserved old town in the Hida mountains, with wooden merchant houses, sake breweries and morning markets. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Takayama
April and October for the Takayama Festival; May and autumn for mild weather.
Takayama weather through the year
- Days and nights differ a lot: warm afternoons can turn into cold evenings, so pack layers all year.
- Winters are cold, often below freezing at night, with snow from December to March.
- Summers are cooler and less humid than in Tokyo or Osaka, but afternoon thunderstorms are common.
- The rainy season usually runs from early or mid June to late July.
Takayama by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: The spring Takayama Festival in mid April, with cherry blossom along the river.
What to wear: Warm layers: frost is still possible in April.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: Warm days and cool nights; a good base for the Alps.
What to wear: Light clothes for the day, a fleece for the evening, and a rain jacket for thunderstorms.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: The autumn Takayama Festival in early October and colourful leaves in late October.
What to wear: A warm jacket; nights get cold from October.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Cold and snowy; the old town looks lovely under snow.
What to wear: A proper winter coat, thermal layers, gloves, a hat and snow boots.
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 Takayama 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 Takayama.
When is the best time to visit Takayama?
April and October for the Takayama Festival; May and autumn for mild weather.
When is the rainy season in Takayama?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early or mid June to late July.
Does it snow in Takayama?
Snow is common from December to March; roads can freeze, so check conditions before driving.
Is there a free weather app for Takayama 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.
