August · Japan
Best time to visit Nozawa Onsen in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nozawa Onsen in August
Average temperature 24°C, 164 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
1.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 164 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Nozawa Onsen scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 164 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nozawa Onsen is a historic ski village with communal bathhouses, wooden lanes, and consistent Nagano powder. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
August in Nozawa Onsen — off-season conditions
August averages 24°C (75°F) — warm by ski standards, so expect soft afternoon snow low on the mountain and firmer, better riding early.
At 164 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 7.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nozawa Onsen in August?
- In August, Nozawa Onsen averages 24°C, 164 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Nozawa Onsen?
- August earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nozawa Onsen in August?
- Expect about 164 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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