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Nikko
Visit in June — score 57/100 · avg high 90°F · 30 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | 35° | 54° | 23° | 10 | 39 | 9.7h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 36 | 36° | 61° | 23° | 12 | 48 | 10.6h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 17 | 43° | 69° | 25° | 24 | 96 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 32 | 53° | 77° | 30° | 30 | 131 | 12.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 49 | 63° | 86° | 40° | 31 | 152 | 14.0h | High | Average |
| June | 57 | 70° | 90° | 51° | 30 | 185 | 14.5h | High | Above avg |
| July | 56 | 77° | 95° | 62° | 31 | 192 | 14.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 53 | 79° | 96° | 64° | 31 | 174 | 13.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 53 | 72° | 90° | 53° | 30 | 208 | 12.2h | High | Average |
| October | 40 | 60° | 82° | 41° | 31 | 172 | 11.0h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 32 | 49° | 72° | 31° | 19 | 75 | 10.0h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 27 | 39° | 62° | 25° | 14 | 57 | 9.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 33/100
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 32°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Nikko (March, April, May) brings average highs of 78°F and lows of 32°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 33/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 49/100.
Summer
- Score
- 55/100
- High
- 94°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Nikko (June, July, August) brings average highs of 94°F and lows of 59°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 55/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 57/100.
Fall
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 81°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 27/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Nikko (September, October, November) brings average highs of 81°F and lows of 42°F, with about 27 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 53/100.
Winter
- Score
- 33/100
- High
- 59°F
- Low
- 24°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Nikko (December, January, February) brings average highs of 59°F and lows of 24°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 33/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 37/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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