Avenue & old townTowada Kanchogai-dori Avenue (Koma Kaido)
Tohoku ・ Towada
🌸 Typical peak: Mid Apr – Early May
✦ Night sakura
Tohoku Weather Guide
Lake Towada & Oirase Weather & What to Wear
Oirase Stream, Lake Towada, Yasumiya, Yakeyama
The area around Oirase Stream, with clear water flowing for about 14 km, and Lake Towada, a lake high in the mountains. Thanks to the high elevation, it stays cool even in summer with highs of around 25°C, and the annual average temperature is 8.0°C. In winter, even the highs fall below freezing (temperatures are for Yasumiya on the shore of Lake Towada).
- January low
- −6.7℃
- August high
- 25.1℃
- Max snow depth
- —
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMSunny☂ 20%10–14m/s
- 6 PMSunny☂ 0%10–14m/s
- 9 PMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 3 AMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 AMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 AMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 12 PMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 PMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 PMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 PMSunny☂ 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. There is no 3-hourly temperature forecast for this area, so temperatures are not shown.
- Today10/22(Thu)Cloudy, then sunny☂ 20%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny☂ 0%
- 10/24(Sat)Cloudy, sunny at times☂ 30%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy☂ 40%Reliability C
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, brief rain☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain☂ 60%Reliability B
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy☂ 40%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)
- 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 Lake Towada & Oirase
For fresh greenery
The best season is the fresh greenery of mid-May to mid-June, a lovely time to walk the trails along the stream.
For autumn leaves
The colors peak from mid to late October. The stream and lake turn red and yellow, drawing large numbers of visitors.
Climate
Lake Towada & Oirase Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −1.2℃ | −6.7℃ | 66.1mm | — | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat |
| Feb | −0.4℃ | −6.6℃ | 68.8mm | — | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat |
| Mar | 3.2℃ | −3.9℃ | 92.7mm | — | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves |
| Apr | 10.0℃ | 0.9℃ | 108.1mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| May | 16.6℃ | 6.4℃ | 118.1mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Jun | 20.3℃ | 11.4℃ | 121.5mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jul | 23.6℃ | 16.5℃ | 211.7mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Aug | 25.1℃ | 17.6℃ | 220.2mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 21.3℃ | 13.1℃ | 177.7mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Oct | 15.1℃ | 6.5℃ | 152.5mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Nov | 8.2℃ | 0.9℃ | 127.5mm | — | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves |
| Dec | 1.5℃ | −4.2℃ | 94.8mm | — | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
Seasons
Lake Towada & Oirase Through the Seasons
🌸
Spring
Mar–MayEven in April, highs are around 10°C and mornings around 1°C. Fresh greenery arrives from mid-May, and you'll still need a winter jacket.
☀️
Summer
Jun–AugA cool summer retreat with highs of 24–25°C. July and August are the rainiest time of the year.
🍁
Autumn
Sep–NovAutumn leaves from mid to late October. October mornings are chilly at 6.5°C, so bring a thick jacket.
❄️
Winter
Dec–FebEven the January high is -1.2°C, with mornings around -7°C. Take great care with snow and icy roads.
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Lake Towada & Oirase
Avenue & old townWinter Scenery
Winter Scenery in Lake Towada & Oirase
Lake
Frozen waterfall & iciclesAutumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Lake Towada & Oirase
Gorge🍁 Typical peakTravel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Lake Towada & Oirase
🚄 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 Lake Towada & Oirase TripPR
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 Yasumiya station; actual weather varies from year to year.
