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Minobu Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Minobu year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 5.9–14.6°C, with fluctuating temperatures and increasing rainfall. Snow is still possible in March. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing (e.g., mountain cherry blossoms). Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, long pants.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 18.7–23.7°C, warm and humid with frequent rainfall; June is the rainiest month. Common activities: Mountain hiking (beware of weather changes), temple visits. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, rain gear.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 9.0–21.1°C, cool and comfortable with gradually decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, hot spring bathing. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved clothing.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 0.3–2.5°C, cold and dry with occasional snowfall. Common activities: Skiing (requires travel to other areas), experiencing local winter customs. Recommended clothing: Heavy coat, hat, gloves, scarf.

Minobu climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 11.8°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1879 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June

Minobu monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
0.3°C
26.8
February
1.2°C
68.5
March
5.9°C
134.7
April
11.5°C
165.2
May
14.6°C
214.1
June
18.7°C
305.4
July
23.7°C
128.4
August
23.2°C
253.9
September
21.1°C
271.7
October
13.5°C
160.3
November
9°C
127.2
December
2.5°C
22.8

Minobu weather for the next seven days

8/30
Sunday
Mist
20.1°C/16.7°C
8/31
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
23.1°C/17.8°C
9/1
Tuesday
Sunny
24.5°C/18.4°C
9/2
Wednesday
Sunny
25°C/19.6°C
9/3
Thursday
Mist
24.3°C/19.2°C
9/4
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
25°C/19.1°C
9/5
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
24.1°C/18.8°C

Minobu Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

When is the best time to visit?

The best time to visit Minobu is from late March to early April every year, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

What are the must-see attractions?

Minobuyama Jiuyuan Temple and Minobuyama Lobuwei are must-see attractions. The weeping cherry blossoms and Luobuwei in the courtyard provide a rich sightseeing experience.