Hiuchigatake
Volcano Stratovolcano summit in Fukushima popular with climbers
A mountain in Fukushima Prefecture visited by hikers for alpine trails, seasonal wildflowers and panoramic ridgelines.
How to Get to Hiuchigatake #
Hiuchigatake is reached via local roads in Fukushima Prefecture; the nearest towns provide bus or taxi links to trailheads in the mountain’s foothills. Check local mountain guides for seasonal access and trail conditions.
Tips for Visiting Hiuchigatake #
- Late-spring ascents give alpine flowers and less snow on higher ridges; always check current route conditions.
- Ensure proper mountain equipment and consider hiring a local guide if unfamiliar with Japanese alpine conditions.
Best Time to Visit Hiuchigatake #
Summer for hiking and alpine clarity; autumn for colours.
Weather & Climate near Hiuchigatake #
Hiuchigatake's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 20°C. Heavy rainfall (2050 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (235 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (262 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (352 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (298 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
