The best times to visit Kurobe for ideal weather are

April 23rd to July 1st

or

September 10th to November 18th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Kurobe Travel Info

Weather in Kurobe

Temperature

Average temperatures in Kurobe vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some cold weeks in the winter, with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 23rd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Kurobe, the hottest months are August, July, and then September. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early August where highs are regularly around 90.5°F (32.5°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 75°F (23.9°C) at night.

Kurobe Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Kurobe Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Kurobe Perceived Temperature (F)

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Kurobe Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Kurobe Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 42.7 37.1 31.4
Feb 45 38.2 31.1
Mar 52.7 44.4 35.7
Apr 63.1 53.6 43.6
May 73.3 63.7 54.1
Jun 79.3 71.2 63.8
Jul 86.3 78.6 71.8
Aug 88.9 80.9 73.7
Sep 81.3 73.5 65.9
Oct 71.3 62.9 54.7
Nov 59.8 52.2 44.5
Dec 48.1 41.9 35.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 5.9 2.8 -0.3
Feb 7.2 3.4 -0.5
Mar 11.5 6.9 2.1
Apr 17.3 12 6.4
May 22.9 17.6 12.3
Jun 26.3 21.8 17.7
Jul 30.2 25.9 22.1
Aug 31.6 27.2 23.2
Sep 27.4 23.1 18.8
Oct 21.8 17.2 12.6
Nov 15.4 11.2 6.9
Dec 8.9 5.5 2

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Kurobe are May, June, and then August. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early June. For example, on the week of June 4th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid December with an average of 5 days of significant precipitation the week of December 10th.

When can you find snow in Kurobe? Weather stations report a good amount of seasonal snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to early January. The best time to ski (if at all) in Kurobe is often around around February 5th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Kurobe.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Kurobe (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 58% 3.6 9.5
Feb 52% 4.3 6.8
Mar 46% 2.8 6.7
Apr 36% 0 5.2
May 26% 0 4.3
Jun 26% 0 6.4
Jul 38% 0 8.9
Aug 28% 0 8.4
Sep 31% 0 7.5
Oct 29% 0 6.8
Nov 52% 0 9.9
Dec 67% 4.1 12.9

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 58 9.1 24.1
Feb 52 10.9 17.3
Mar 46 7.1 17
Apr 36 0 13.2
May 26 0 10.9
Jun 26 0 16.3
Jul 38 0 22.6
Aug 28 0 21.3
Sep 31 0 19.1
Oct 29 0 17.3
Nov 52 0 25.1
Dec 67 10.4 32.8

 

Humidity and Wind

Kurobe has some very humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is April (59% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (75%).

Wind in Kurobe is usually calm. The windiest month is March, followed by April and May. March’s average wind speed of around 6.3 knots (7.3 MPH or 11.7 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid March where average top sustained speeds reach 13.6 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Kurobe.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 5.3 Light breeze 10 Gentle breeze
Feb 5.4 Light breeze 10.4 Gentle breeze
Mar 6.3 Light breeze 12.4 Gentle breeze
Apr 6.3 Light breeze 12.6 Significant breeze
May 6 Light breeze 12 Gentle breeze
Jun 4.9 Light breeze 9.7 Gentle breeze
Jul 5.1 Light breeze 10.1 Gentle breeze
Aug 5.2 Light breeze 10 Gentle breeze
Sep 5.2 Light breeze 10 Gentle breeze
Oct 5.5 Light breeze 10.6 Gentle breeze
Nov 5.6 Light breeze 10.4 Gentle breeze
Dec 5.8 Light breeze 10.9 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 74.3%
Feb 70.3%
Mar 63.7%
Apr 59%
May 59.8%
Jun 72.4%
Jul 73.9%
Aug 71.3%
Sep 71.1%
Oct 67.5%
Nov 70.1%
Dec 75%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Kurobe?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Japan; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 14, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Kurobe, Japan is May, followed by October and March. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Kurobe in July. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 82.7 in July means 82.7% of the tourists vs. May.

 

 

Overall Kurobe Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 75.3°F (24.1°C) and 48.4°F (9.1°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is very common with 8 to 14 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the least precipitation with 8 to 12 days of precipitation per month. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Kurobe, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 83.8°F (28.8°C) and 55.5°F (13.1°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a good amount: 9 to 16 days per month. Tourism is the second busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be slightly higher priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Kurobe to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 41.8°F (5.4°C). On average, it rains or snows a very great amount: 15 to 21 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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