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Japan in August

Workable but with caveats

Obon holiday; very hot

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Daytime high
31°C
88°F
Overnight low
24°C
75°F
Rainfall
150 mm
wet
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates

What to expect in Japan in August

August brings hot weather to Japan, with daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and overnight lows near 24°C (75°F). Skies are typically distinctly rainy, with about 150 mm of rainfall on average. Obon holiday; very hot.

August is one of Japan's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs Late March–April (cherry blossom), October–November, for context.

What’s happening in August

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    Obon · AugAncestral spirits return in this Buddhist festival featuring bon-odori dances and lantern floating.
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Japan in other months

January
good
February
good
March
great
April
great
May
great
June
okay
July
okay
September
good
October
great
November
great
December
good

Where else is good to go in August

Bali in August
29°C high · high crowds · great
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29°C high · high crowds · good
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31°C high · high crowds · good
Iceland in August
13°C high · high crowds · great
Peru in August
20°C high · high crowds · great
Australia in August
17°C high · medium crowds · good
New Zealand in August
12°C high · medium crowds · good
Sri Lanka in August
30°C high · medium crowds · good