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Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku Weather & What to Wear
Aizu-Wakamatsu, Tsuruga Castle, Ouchi-juku, Higashiyama Onsen
The area around Aizu-Wakamatsu, the castle town of Tsuruga Castle with its red-tiled keep, and Ouchi-juku, a post town of thatched-roof houses. Being in a basin surrounded by mountains, it gets hot in summer, with an August high of 30.8°C, and around 49 cm of snow on the ground in February (temperatures are for Wakamatsu).
- January low
- −3.4℃
- August high
- 30.8℃
- Max snow depth
- 49cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today12 PMCloudy15°☂ 20%6–9m/s
- 3 PMCloudy14°☂ 20%6–9m/s
- 6 PMSunny13°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 9 PMSunny12°☂ 10%0–2m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny9°☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 3 AMSunny6°☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 6 AMSunny5°☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 9 AMSunny10°☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 12 PMSunny17°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 PMSunny20°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 PMSunny14°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 PMSunny11°☂ 0%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, then sunny17°/12°Observed: 12°☂ 20%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny20°/5°☂ 0%
- 10/24(Sat)Cloudy, brief rain22°/7°☂ 50%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times19°/13°☂ 80%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, brief rain17°/14°☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain17°/10°☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy, brief rain12°/5°☂ 50%Reliability C
- ☂ 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 Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
For cherry blossoms
In Tsuruga Castle Park, about 1,000 cherry trees are usually at their best from mid to late April.
For snowscapes
Every February the Ouchi-juku Snow Festival is held, and the snow-covered thatched roofs of the post town create a scene only winter can offer.
Climate
Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku 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 | 2.9℃ | −3.4℃ | 102.4mm | 49cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Feb | 4.0℃ | −3.5℃ | 69.2mm | 49cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Mar | 8.9℃ | −0.7℃ | 77.5mm | 26cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Apr | 16.6℃ | 4.3℃ | 63.1mm | 2cm | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 22.7℃ | 10.3℃ | 75.8mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jun | 26.0℃ | 15.9℃ | 108.6mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 29.2℃ | 20.1℃ | 196.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 30.8℃ | 20.8℃ | 139.1mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 26.1℃ | 16.6℃ | 124mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 19.5℃ | 9.8℃ | 112.6mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Nov | 12.2℃ | 3.3℃ | 75.5mm | 1cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Dec | 5.7℃ | −0.9℃ | 108.7mm | 34cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
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
Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku Through the Seasons
🌸
Spring
Mar–MayCherry blossoms at Tsuruga Castle from mid to late April. In May, highs are around 23°C and comfortable.
☀️
Summer
Jun–AugHighs of 29–31°C, among the hottest in Tohoku. Take good precautions against the heat when sightseeing during the day.
🍁
Autumn
Sep–NovThe October high is 19.5°C, with mornings around 10°C. In November, mornings and evenings get sharply colder.
❄️
Winter
Dec–FebHighs of 3–6°C, with January mornings around -3°C. If you're driving to Ouchi-juku, you'll need winter tires.
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
Famous single tree
CastleTsurugajo Castle (Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle)
Tohoku ・ Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
🌸 Typical peak: Mid Apr – Late Apr
✦ Night sakura
Winter Scenery
Winter Scenery in Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
CastleTsuruga Castle (Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle) in Snow
Tohoku ・ Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
❄ Best season: Mid Nov – Mid Mar
✦ Illumination
Snowy villageOnsen
Onsen towns in Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
♨ OnsenAizu Higashiyama Onsen
Tohoku ・ Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima
♨ Day use Adults: weekdays ¥1,000, weekends and holidays ¥1,100, peak days ¥1,650; elementary school students ¥500–¥700 (as of October 2026)
Private baths
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
Castle🍁 Typical peakTsurugajo Castle (Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle)
Tohoku ・ Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
🍁 Typical peak: Late Oct – Early Nov
✦ Illumination
Attractions
Attractions in Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
AquariumAquamarine Fukushima
Tohoku ・ Iwaki, Fukushima
An environmental aquarium at Onahama Port in Iwaki. It showcases a wide range of waterside nature and wildlife, from the rivers and sea of Fukushima to the Shiome no Umi, where the Kuroshio and Oyashio currents meet, as well as northern seas and coral reefs. It's open year-round, and a visit typically takes 1.5 to 3 hours.
ExperienceSpa Resort Hawaiians
Tohoku ・ Iwaki, Fukushima
A hot spring and pool leisure complex in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture. A single admission ticket gives access to the Water Park's pools and water slides, the Spring Park hot spring area, the open-air bath Edo Jowa Yoichi, and more. Polynesian shows run from midday into the night, so you can enjoy it on a day trip or an overnight stay.
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
🚄 JR
🚄 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 Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku TripPR
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Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Wakamatsu station; actual weather varies from year to year.
