Mount Aizu-Komagatake Mountain

Active stratovolcano popular with hikers and views

Volcanic peak in Fukushima Prefecture within the Aizu highlands; hikers use marked trails for summit views and seasonal mountain flora.

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How to Get to Mount Aizu-Komagatake#

Accessible from Aizuwakamatsu city by regional buses and local roads; final approaches commonly begin from trailheads that require a short drive or taxi from the nearest railway station.

Tips for Visiting Mount Aizu-Komagatake#

  • Check volcanic and weather advisories before heading up - mountain weather on Aizu-Komagatake can change quickly.
  • Early summer offers alpine flowers; late autumn brings clear, crisp views if conditions permit.
  • Local maps and a guide are advisable for off-trail routes; the area has steep slopes and mixed terrain.

Best Time to Visit Mount Aizu-Komagatake#

Best in summer for hiking; autumn offers dramatic colours but more variable weather.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 5-20°C
Alpine flowers and accessible trails; mountain huts may open seasonally.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · -5-15°C
Clear air and autumn colours; colder at higher elevations and possible early snow.

Weather & Climate near Mount Aizu-Komagatake#

Climate

Mount Aizu-Komagatake'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 (2078 mm/year), wettest in August.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° – -5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° – -5°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° – -2°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-4° – 5°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
1° – 11°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

171 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (238 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

238 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (261 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 19°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

261 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (353 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 20°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

353 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (299 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 16°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

299 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 11°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-4° – 5°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° – -1°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Mount Aizu-Komagatake#

Nikkō National Park
Nikkō National Park
Japanese national park famous for shrines and waterfalls
National Park 8.4 km