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Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome) Weather & What to Wear
Tsumago-juku, Magome-juku, Narai-juku
The Kiso Valley, where the Nakasendo post towns of Tsumago-juku, Magome-juku and Narai-juku survive. Walking trips along the stone-paved slopes and through the old streets are popular. Being in the mountains, it gets lots of rain in summer and winter mornings drop below freezing (temperatures are from the Nagiso observation station).
- January low
- −4.5℃
- August high
- 30.0℃
- Max snow depth
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Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 PMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 PMSunny☂ 0%0–2m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 3 AMSunny☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 6 AMSunny☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 9 AMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 12 PMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 PMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 PMCloudy☂ 10%0–2m/s
- 9 PMCloudy☂ 10%0–2m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period. There is no 3-hourly temperature forecast for this area, so temperatures are not shown.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny☂ 0%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny☂ 10%
- 10/24(Sat)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 90%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 60%Reliability B
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy, sunny at times☂ 30%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- There is no temperature forecast point for this area, so temperatures are not shown.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)
Climate
Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome) Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
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Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6℃ | −4.5℃ | 107.5mm | — | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves |
| Feb | 6.4℃ | −4.3℃ | 113.8mm | — | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves |
| Mar | 11.3℃ | −0.7℃ | 182.1mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Apr | 17.3℃ | 4.2℃ | 181mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 22.1℃ | 9.5℃ | 203.3mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jun | 24.9℃ | 14.6℃ | 298.9mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 28.3℃ | 18.7℃ | 365.8mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 30.0℃ | 19.5℃ | 245.9mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 25.9℃ | 15.8℃ | 264.1mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 20.0℃ | 9.5℃ | 186.2mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Nov | 13.7℃ | 3.2℃ | 129.2mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Dec | 7.2℃ | −1.8℃ | 111.6mm | — | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
Where to Stay · Agoda
Places to Stay near Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)PR
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Seasons
Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome) Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayApril is still chilly, with highs around 17°C and mornings around 4°C. May is a comfortable season of fresh greenery.
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Summer
Jun–AugJune and July are rainy, with July rainfall averaging 365.8 mm. August highs are around 30°C, but mornings drop to around 20°C.
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Autumn
Sep–NovOctober highs are 20°C, with mornings around 10°C. November highs are 14°C, with mornings around 3°C, and you can enjoy autumn leaves against the post town scenery.
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Winter
Dec–FebHighs of 5–7°C, with February mornings around -4°C. The stone-paved paths can freeze, so walk in non-slip shoes.
Winter Scenery
Winter Scenery in Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)
Old townAutumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)
Park🍁 Typical peakAkasawa Natural Recreation Forest
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Agematsu, Nagano
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Oct – Late Oct
Avenue & old town🍁 Typical peakTravel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)
🎫 Combo ticketAlpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ 5 consecutive days (in 2026, usable from April 15 to November 10)
From ¥24,500
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome) TripPR
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Nagiso station; actual weather varies from year to year.
