Climate in Japan
Japan has a diverse climate which ranges from sub-polar in the north to sub-tropical in the south. For someone who lives in a tropical country, wherein the year is just divided into a ?wet? and a ?dry? season, one of the best things about Japan is its climate! The year in Japan is divided into four seasons.
Spring is the best time of the year to be in Japan. The temperatures are war but not hot , and rainfall is not too much. The Months of March- April brings to bloom the famous cherry blossoms of Japan and is a time for festivities such as the Sakura (Cherry blossom) festival.
Summer opens with a rainy season in June, which turns into a steam bath in July- August. O-bon (fire festival) is celebrated in mid august. Most of the Japanese head to northern Hokkaido or the mountains of Chubu and Tohoku during summer to escape the heat.
Autumn starts in September. Japan has tolerable temperatures during this time and fair days are common. The maple trees and other trees in Japan?s parks and forests showing off the beautiful fall colors can be just as impressive as the cherry blossoms!
Winter months are December to February. Winter is the best time for skiing, snowboarding or hot spring hopping. People often head to Okinawa during this time to escape the cold winter. New year celebration is from December 29 to January 3, the only days of the year when everything in the country shuts down.
