August · Japan
Best time to visit Nikko in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nikko in August
Average temperature 27°C, 204 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 204 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Nikko scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 204 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nikko's shrines and cedar avenues sit in the mountains north of Tokyo as a UNESCO complex.
August in Nikko: expect compromises
August averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
204 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nikko in August?
- In August, Nikko averages 27°C, 204 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Nikko?
- August earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nikko in August?
- Expect about 204 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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