Ōsugidani | TravelDojo

How to Get to Ōsugidani #

Accessible by local roads and regional trains to nearby towns in Mie Prefecture; a short local bus or taxi ride often completes the journey to trailheads.

Tips for Visiting Ōsugidani #

Arrive early to avoid crowds on narrow trails and to see morning light on the valley floor.
Respect any local signage that protects fragile vegetation and historic features.
Combine a visit with nearby coastal or mountain sites in Mie Prefecture.

Best Time to Visit Ōsugidani #

Best in spring and autumn for mild weather and pleasing natural colour; summer can be hot and humid.

Spring

Mar-May · 10-22°C

Cherry and other blooms make the valley lively; comfortable hiking temperatures.

Autumn

Sep-Nov · 12-22°C

Clear skies and colourful foliage; pleasant conditions for photography.

Summer

Jun-Aug · 20-30°C

Warm and humid; early mornings are best for walking.

Weather & Climate near Ōsugidani #

Climate

Ōsugidani's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 25°C. Heavy rainfall (2230 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

-3°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 8°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

140 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (203 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

203 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

12.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (216 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

216 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (321 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

14° – 21°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

321 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

Very High

14.3h daylight

July

July is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (280 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

18° – 24°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

280 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

14.1h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (265 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 25°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

265 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (301 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 22°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

301 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

189 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-2° – 7°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

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