Nagoya→
Station: NagoyaNagoya, Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Jingu, Inuyama
High
33.2℃
Low
24.7℃
- Precip.
- 139.5mm
- Sunshine
- 201h
- Sunset
- 18:43
Highs around 33°C, mornings around 25°C. Focus sightseeing on indoor attractions and mornings and evenings
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather Guide
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather in August: What to Wear & Expect
August is the hottest month of the year in Chubu & Hokuriku. Nagoya's high is 33.2°C, nights only drop to around 25°C, and days over 35°C are not unusual. Kanazawa and Toyama on the Sea of Japan side also get hot, with highs around 31°C. To escape the heat, head to Hakuba, with highs around 28°C, or to high-altitude mountain areas like Kamikochi and Tateyama. The Gero Onsen Festival runs August 1–4, and Matsumoto Bonbon is on the first Saturday. Transport gets crowded around Obon, and typhoons sometimes approach.
- Nagoya high
- 33.2℃
- Nagoya low
- 24.7℃
- Nagoya rainfall
- 139.5mm
- Nagoya sunset
- 18:43
Overview
Chubu & Hokuriku in August: Key Points
- ✓Nagoya's high is 33.2°C. The hottest month of the year
- ✓Kanazawa and Toyama highs are also around 31°C. Take every precaution against heatstroke
- ✓Hakuba highs around 28°C. Kamikochi and Tateyama are cooler still
- ✓Gero Onsen Festival (August 1–4) and Matsumoto Bonbon (first Saturday). Crowded around Obon
By Area
August Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for August 15.
Kanazawa→
Station: KanazawaKanazawa, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya District, 21st Century Museum
High
31.3℃
Low
24.1℃
- Precip.
- 179.3mm
- Sunshine
- 216h
- Sunset
- 18:46
Highs around 31°C. Mix in indoor sights like the 21st Century Museum
Shirakawa-go→
Station: ShirakawaShirakawa-go, Gassho-zukuri Farmhouses, Ogimachi Observatory, Gokayama
High
29.6℃
Low
19.2℃
- Precip.
- 190.5mm
- Sunshine
- 175h
- Sunset
- 18:45
Highs around 30°C, mornings around 19°C. Protect yourself from the sun when strolling the village in the daytime
Takayama→
Station: TakayamaTakayama, Sanmachi, Miyagawa Morning Market, Okuhida Onsen
High
31.0℃
Low
20.1℃
- Precip.
- 197.9mm
- Sunshine
- 177h
- Sunset
- 18:43
Highs around 31°C, mornings around 20°C. Visit the morning markets while it's still cool
Gero Onsen→
Station: HagiwaraGero Onsen, Hida River, Gassho Village
High
31.1℃
Low
20.5℃
- Precip.
- 322.3mm
- Sunshine
- 193h
- Sunset
- 18:43
Highs around 31°C. Fireworks light up the Gero Onsen Festival on August 1–4
Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route→
Station: ToyamaToyama, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Dam, Unazuki Onsen
High
31.4℃
Low
23.2℃
- Precip.
- 207mm
- Sunshine
- 201h
- Sunset
- 18:44
Highs around 31°C in Toyama City. Murodo, at 2,450 m, is much cooler than the city
Matsumoto / Kamikochi→
Station: MatsumotoMatsumoto, Matsumoto Castle, Kamikochi, Norikura Highlands
High
31.4℃
Low
20.5℃
- Precip.
- 101.6mm
- Sunshine
- 203h
- Sunset
- 18:40
Highs around 31°C in Matsumoto. Matsumoto Bonbon on the first Saturday. Kamikochi is crowded around Obon
Hakuba→
Station: HakubaHakuba, Happo-one, Tsugaike Kogen, Hakuba Goryu
High
28.4℃
Low
18.5℃
- Precip.
- 177.7mm
- Sunshine
- 169h
- Sunset
- 18:42
Highs around 28°C. A summer retreat where you can enjoy the cool highland air
Nagano / Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen→
Station: NaganoNagano, Zenkoji, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shibu Onsen, Shiga Kogen
High
31.1℃
Low
21.5℃
- Precip.
- 111.8mm
- Sunshine
- 201h
- Sunset
- 18:40
Highs around 31°C. Shiga Kogen is cooler than the city; combine it with Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen
Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)→
Station: NagisoTsumago-juku, Magome-juku, Narai-juku
High
30.0℃
Low
19.5℃
- Precip.
- 245.9mm
- Sunshine
- 180h
- Sunset
- 18:41
Highs around 30°C. Walk the post towns in the cooler mornings and evenings
What to Wear
What to Wear in Chubu & Hokuriku in August
Tops
Short-sleeved T-shirts or quick-drying shirts
Outerwear
A light layer for air conditioning; a long-sleeved jacket too for the mountain areas
Bottoms
Lightweight pants or shorts
Shoes
Breathable sneakers or sandals
Accessories
Hat, parasol, sunscreen, water bottle and a change of clothes
You'll sweat, so carrying a change of clothes keeps you comfortable. Kamikochi and Murodo on Tateyama are much cooler than the cities even in midsummer, so bring a long-sleeved jacket and rainwear.
Good to Know
Good to Know
The month to be most careful about heatstroke
Nagoya's high is 33.2°C, and even mornings are around 25°C. We recommend planning outdoor sightseeing for the mornings and evenings, and spending the daytime indoors at museums or hot springs.
Obon is extremely crowded
Around Obon, the shinkansen and expressways are crowded, and so is Kamikochi. Book accommodation and transport early.
Watch out for typhoons and afternoon showers
When a typhoon approaches, trains and mountain routes may be suspended. In the mountains, also watch out for afternoon thunderstorms, and check weather information often.
Enjoy summer festivals and fireworks
Summer festivals like the Gero Onsen Festival and Matsumoto Bonbon are held across the region. Strolling a hot spring town in a yukata is a pleasure unique to this season.
Events
August Events & Highlights
Gero Onsen's biggest summer festival, held over four days with the Ryujin Fire Festival, Gero Odori dancing, a fireworks musical and more.
Read the guide：Gero Onsen Matsuri →Tours & tickets for this eventPR
- PRKlookGero Onsen Day Tour from TakayamaA day tour with a stroll through the onsen town, Gero Onsen Gassho Village, the Hot Spring Museum and a soak in the bathsView on Klook
- PRKlookTakayama, Shirakawa-go & Gero Onsen Private Custom Tour from NagoyaAn approx. 10-hour private car tour with Nagoya hotel pickup and your choice of destinationsView on Klook
A Matsumoto summer tradition in which huge numbers of dancers dance to the Matsumoto Bonbon song through the city center, from the east side of Matsumoto Station to Matsumoto Castle.
Read the guide：Matsumoto Bonbon →Tours & tickets for this eventPR
- PRKlookMatsumoto Castle and Castle Town Half-Day Guided Walking TourAbout 3 hours from Matsumoto Station, visiting Matsumoto Castle, Nawate-dori and Nakamachi-dori with an English-speaking guideView on Klook
- PRKlookMatsumoto Castle & Kamikochi One-Day Custom TourA private tour from Tokyo or Nagano with an English-speaking driver to Matsumoto Castle and KamikochiView on Klook
Kurobe Dam Sightseeing Water Discharge
Kurobe Dam (Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route)Usually June 26 to October 15A popular summer holiday spot. The discharge may be canceled depending on the weather and other conditions.
Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Nagoya in August?＋
On average, the high is 33.2°C and the low is 24.7°C. It's the hottest month of the year, and you must watch out for heatstroke.
Q. Where is it cool in Chubu & Hokuriku in August?＋
Among places with observation stations, Hakuba is relatively cool with a high of 28.4°C. Mountain areas such as Kamikochi and Murodo on Tateyama are cooler still.
Q. When is the Gero Onsen Festival?＋
It's held every year on August 1–4. The fireworks musical takes place on the third day.
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Other Months
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather in Other Months
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.