🇯🇵 Tōhoku Region Weather Report – Month-by-Month Overview
🌨️ January
Cold and snowy. Coastal cities like Sendai average −1 to 6°C, while inland areas like Aomori and Yamagata drop below −5°C. Heavy snowfall blankets mountains and valleys. Skies are often overcast, and winds from the Sea of Japan bring lake-effect snow.
🌨️ February
Still deep winter. Highs reach 2–7°C, with lows near −3°C. Snow continues inland, while coastal zones may see sleet. Sunshine increases slightly. Snow festivals and illuminations brighten towns like Hirosaki and Yokote.
🌧️ March
Spring begins slowly. Temperatures rise to 6–13°C. Snow melts in lower regions, replaced by rain and slush. Plum blossoms bloom in parks around Fukushima and Miyagi. Fog appears in valleys and mountain passes.
🌸 April
Mild and blooming. Highs reach 13–20°C. Cherry blossoms peak across the region, especially in Kakunodate, Hirosaki Castle, and Tsutsujigaoka Park. Rain showers alternate with sunny spells. Snow lingers in high elevations.
🌼 May
Warm and pleasant. Temperatures climb to 17–24°C. Rainfall is light, and skies are mostly clear. Ideal for hiking in the Zao Mountains and visiting coastal areas like Matsushima Bay. Greenery flourishes.
🌦️ June
Start of the rainy season. Highs range from 21–27°C. Humidity rises, and afternoon showers are frequent. Rivers swell, and rice paddies fill. Misty mornings are common in rural towns.
🌧️ July
Hot and wet. Temperatures reach 25–31°C. Rainfall peaks early, then tapers off. Summer festivals begin, including Nebuta in Aomori and Tanabata in Sendai. Evenings stay warm and muggy.
☀️ August
Still hot. Highs remain between 26–32°C. Rain is infrequent, and sunshine dominates. Coastal breezes offer relief. Fireworks festivals light up the skies across the region.
🌧️ September
Transition to autumn. Temperatures ease to 22–28°C. Rain returns due to typhoon activity. Nights begin to cool, and early foliage appears in higher elevations like Mt. Iwate and Mt. Chokai.
🍂 October
Cooler and clearer. Highs drop to 16–23°C. Rainfall decreases, and autumn colors peak in forests, temple grounds, and mountain trails. Crisp air makes it ideal for travel and photography.
🌫️ November
Chilly and damp. Highs hover around 10–17°C, with lows near 5°C. Rain is frequent, and fog blankets valleys. Early frosts appear in mountainous areas. Snow begins late in the month.
🌨️ December
Winter returns. Temperatures range from 2–8°C. Snowfall resumes inland and in ski resorts. Coastal towns see more rain than snow. Illuminations and seasonal events brighten city streets.
