Best time to visit Toyama, Japan

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The best time to visit Toyama is September-October

Are you looking for top-secret information about when to visit Toyama? Look no further! September-October is the best time to go to Toyama due to the excellent all-round climate conditions, and it’s not likely to be at its busiest as it’s not during the height of the peak travel season.

In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 32℃ (89℉) in Toyama. The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of -6℃ (22℉).

If you’re keen to see the sights of Toyama during the day, the sun stays up the longest around August. The wet season in Toyama falls around December, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in May instead.

Keep reading to learn more about the best times to go to Toyama, including detailed weather information and tools to help you find and book great deals on your travel.

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

May

Most daylight

August

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Toyama seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Toyama as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Toyama is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Toyama

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Toyama for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Toyama climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Toyama for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Toyama in January

  • Average temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
  • Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 137mm (5") over 19 days
  • Average snow days: 18 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
19 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Toyama in February

  • Average temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
  • Average high temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
  • Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
  • Average humidity: 82%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 92mm (4") over 15 days
  • Average snow days: 13 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Toyama in March

  • Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
  • Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 86mm (3") over 18 days
  • Average snow days: 6 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Toyama in April

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 78mm (3") over 16 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Toyama in May

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 64mm (3") over 14 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Toyama in June

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 81mm (3") over 16 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Toyama in July

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average humidity: 82%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 141mm (6") over 24 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Toyama in August

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 142mm (6") over 22 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Toyama in September

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 97mm (4") over 16 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.

Toyama in October

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 81mm (3") over 16 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Toyama in November

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 90mm (4") over 19 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
19 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Toyama in December

  • Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
  • Average high temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 161mm (6") over 21 days
  • Average snow days: 10 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Toyama in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Toyama is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 27℃ (81℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Toyama is generally around May. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in May first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Toyama is generally around December, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of December too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Toyama, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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