Town in Oita, Japan
Beppu weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Beppu
Spring and autumn are mild and clear. Winter is perfect for soaking; June is rainy, Jul–Aug hot and humid, and typhoons may hit Aug–Sep.
Beppu weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan9°70 mm
- Feb11°88 mm
- Mar14°118 mm
- Apr19°138 mm
- May23°160 mm
- Jun26°318 mm
- Jul30°356 mm
- Aug31°198 mm
- Sep27°211 mm
- Oct22°117 mm
- Nov17°87 mm
- Dec11°78 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C48°F | 4°C39°F | 70 mm | 79% | Cold |
| February | 11°C51°F | 4°C40°F | 88 mm | 78% | Cold |
| March | 14°C57°F | 7°C44°F | 118 mm | 77% | Cool |
| April | 19°C66°F | 11°C52°F | 138 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| May | 23°C74°F | 16°C60°F | 160 mm | 78% | Rainy |
| June | 26°C79°F | 20°C69°F | 318 mm | 83% | Very wet |
| July | 30°C86°F | 24°C76°F | 356 mm | 85% | Very wet |
| August | 31°C87°F | 25°C78°F | 198 mm | 82% | Rainy |
| September | 27°C81°F | 22°C72°F | 211 mm | 82% | Rainy |
| October | 22°C72°F | 17°C62°F | 117 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| November | 17°C63°F | 11°C52°F | 87 mm | 78% | Cool |
| December | 11°C52°F | 6°C42°F | 78 mm | 79% | Cool |
Best months across Japan
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Kyoto | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Osaka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Hiroshima | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Nara | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Sapporo | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Okinawa | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakone | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | Aug (24°C) |
| Fukuoka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Kawaguchiko | Oct–Feb | Aug (26°C) |
| Niseko | Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar | Aug (24°C) |
| Yokohama | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kanazawa | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Takayama | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Nagoya | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Nikko | May, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Kamakura | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kobe | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakuba | Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Ishigaki | Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Nagasaki | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Shirakawa-go | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Miyakojima | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hakodate | Jun–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Otaru | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Beppu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Matsumoto | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Koyasan | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (27°C) |
| Furano | Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug | Aug (25°C) |
| Sendai | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Beppu?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Spring and autumn are mild and clear. Winter is perfect for soaking; June is rainy, Jul–Aug hot and humid, and typhoons may hit Aug–Sep.
When is the rainy season in Beppu?
Rain peaks in July with about 356 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Sep.
What is the hottest month in Beppu?
August, with average highs of 31°C (87°F).
How cold does Beppu get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 4°C (39°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.