Nikkō-shi
City in Japan
Nikkō-shi is a city in Japan with a population of about 77,000 people. Located 115 km from Tokyo, it attracts visitors to its historic Shrines and Temples of Nikkō and the natural landscape of Kegon Falls.
What to see
The city features the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō, a site that includes Nikkō Tōshō-gū. Beyond these structures, the area is known for Kegon Falls.
When to go
Temperatures are coldest from December through February, with daily highs around 4 °C to 7 °C and lows dropping to -4 °C. Spring brings milder weather, with highs of 15 °C in April and 19 °C in May. Summer is the warmest period, reaching highs of 27 °C in August, though this season also sees the highest rainfall, with up to 359 mm over 19 days. October offers cooler conditions with highs of 18 °C and moderate rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport in Sukagawa, located 86 km away. Ibaraki Airport in Omitama is also an option, situated 88 km from the city.
Top sights in Nikkō-shi
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is August, with about 359 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -4 | -1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 4 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 55 | 102 | 150 | 183 | 228 | 284 | 359 | 334 | 194 | 93 | 47 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Nikkō-shi (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.