AugustTottori Shan-Shan Festival
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Tottori
Every year August 13–15 (eve festival on the 13th, mass umbrella dance on the 14th, Civic Summer Fireworks Festival on the 15th)
Chugoku & Shikoku Weather Guide
Tottori Weather & What to Wear
Tottori, Tottori Sand Dunes, Uradome Coast, Mt. Daisen
The area covering the Tottori Sand Dunes, the Uradome Coast and Mt. Daisen, the Chugoku region's most famous peak. On the Sea of Japan side, it gets lots of snow in winter, and Tottori's average January snowfall is 55cm (temperatures are for Tottori City).
- January low
- 1.1℃
- August high
- 32.6℃
- Max snow depth
- 28cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMCloudy21°☂ 20%6–9m/s
- 6 PMCloudy17°☂ 20%6–9m/s
- 9 PMSunny16°☂ 20%6–9m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMCloudy14°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 3 AMSunny12°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 6 AMSunny11°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 AMSunny16°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 12 PMSunny24°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 PMSunny25°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 PMCloudy21°☂ 20%3–5m/s
- 9 PMCloudy20°☂ 20%3–5m/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.
- Today10/22(Thu)Cloudy, sunny at times22°/15°Observed: 15°☂ 20%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny, cloudy at times26°/11°☂ 20%
- 10/24(Sat)Rain22°/17°☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times23°/18°☂ 80%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times22°/17°☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain21°/13°☂ 60%Reliability B
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy, sunny at times18°/9°☂ 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)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Tottori
For walking the dunes
May and October bring highs of around 22–24°C, just right for walking the dunes. In summer the sand gets hot, so go in the morning or evening.
For autumn leaves
Mt. Daisen peaks from late October to mid-November. At Kagikake Pass, the colors peak twice, in late October and mid-November.
Climate
Tottori Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.1℃ | 1.1℃ | 201.2mm | 25cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Feb | 9.1℃ | 1.0℃ | 154mm | 28cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Mar | 13.1℃ | 3.1℃ | 144.3mm | 7cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Apr | 18.9℃ | 7.6℃ | 102.2mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 23.8℃ | 12.9℃ | 123mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jun | 26.9℃ | 17.9℃ | 146mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 30.9℃ | 22.5℃ | 188.6mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 32.6℃ | 23.3℃ | 128.6mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 27.8℃ | 19.0℃ | 225.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 22.4℃ | 12.9℃ | 153.6mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 16.8℃ | 7.7℃ | 145.9mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 10.9℃ | 3.2℃ | 218.4mm | 15cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
Where to Stay · Agoda
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Seasons
Tottori Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayThe average cherry blossom opening date is March 29. Some days in March bring snow, and April mornings are around 8°C.
☀️
Summer
Jun–AugAugust highs are around 33°C. The season for enjoying the sea and sightseeing boats along the Uradome Coast.
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Autumn
Sep–NovSeptember is rainy, with 225.4mm of precipitation. October brings more clear autumn days, and matsuba crab season starts in November.
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Winter
Dec–FebHighs around 8–11°C, with snow on the ground on many days. The Tottori Sand Dunes are sometimes blanketed in snow. If you're driving, you'll need winter tires.
Events
Events & festivals in Tottori
AugustOnsen
Onsen towns in Tottori
♨ OnsenMisasa Onsen
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Misasa, Tottori
♨ Day use Adults ¥400, children (age 3 to elementary school) ¥250 (as of October 2026)
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Tottori
Mountain & highland🍁 Typical peakAttractions
Attractions in Tottori
ExperienceTottori Sand Dunes Sand Museum
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Tottori
The world's first museum dedicated to sand sculptures, right next to the Tottori Sand Dunes. The theme changes every year, and works by sand sculptors from Japan and abroad are displayed indoors. From April 24, 2026 to January 3, 2027, the 17th exhibition, Travel Around the World in Sand: Spain, is on.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Tottori
🚄 JRSanyo-San'in Area Pass
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ 7 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥23,000
🚄 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 Tottori 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 Tottori station; actual weather varies from year to year.
