Japan Weather in August

August is the hottest month in the year around Japan, at an average temperature of 24-33℃ (75.2-91.4℉). As the rainy season has been over by the end of July, rainfall would be less somewhat in August; even so, there are a lot of rains in a year. It is often light rain during the rainy season, but then it turns to be sporadic heavy shower, especially in the early afternoon, when it comes to August. Although it’s broiling in most parts of Japan during August, the temperature is much lower, around 20-27℃ (68-80.6℉) averagely, in Hokkaido. Thus, Hokkaido is a prefect summer resort in Japan.
  By the end of August, there might be a few typhoons occurring in Japan, as the curtain-raiser of following peak season of typhoons.
 Short clothes are the king in Japan during August, including the T-shirt, sleeveless shirt, shorts, skirt, and dress. Sunhat and sunglasses are the must in the burning sunlight, and sandals are the best match for beaches as well as the daily travelling. You could take an umbrella in case of the possible sudden downpour.
  Shoulder Season
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Seasides of Hiroshima

August is also a shoulder season of sightseeing in Japan, but it’s more popular than July without continuous rains. Beaches are full of tourists generally, while some people seek to enjoy a cool into the mountains and valleys. Bon-odori Festival in the early or middle of August brings this month to a climax of travelling in Japan, but at a relatively expensive cost.
 August is the best time to climb Mt. Fuji up to the summit. You can choose one trail and hike to the crater on the summit. It’s definitely a special mountaineering experience that you can touch in Japan only, onto the symbolic mountain of Japan. Wear thick or a windbreaker when trekking on Mt. Fuji.
 August is a bustling month indeed in Japan for the summer festivals and firework shows of great popularity. Awa Odori Dancing Festival in Tokushima, Shikoku and Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori are the most popular ones. You could watch the traditional Awa Odori dance and witness the scenes of giant lanterns in the image of supernatural beings as well as historical stories.

Summer festivals are usually celebrated with wonderful fireworks show at night, and some fireworks shows are also held separately. You can enjoy the charming fireworks show around the country in August.
 Summer days are the great time to have fun on beaches, and Japan offers many stunning beaches to enjoy swimming, surfing, snorkeling, more water sports and more leisure activities, such as in Okinawa, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, and Izu Islands.

August 6th is also the time of anniversary of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, where the commemorative activities at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Atomic Bomb Dome are touching to remember the sorrow day.

  Sunscreen can never be forgotten in August in Japan, especially when going outdoors.
 The venues of fireworks show are often crowded. You can come to the place early to get a great viewing spot, or book a viewing seat in advance if there are.