Takayama Weather in September

Season: end of summer and beginning of autumn
Overview: warm and rainy, changeable weather, typhoons
Takayama climate is quite warm, especially in the first half of September, when the highest temperature can be 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in the records. To late September, it turns to be cool as autumn comes. At the same time, the temperature drops to 11℃ (51.8℉) approximately when night falls.

September is one of the rainiest months in Takayama, for it may be influenced by a few typhoons. However, typhoons perform a less impact there actually than on coastal areas, because Takayama is surrounded by mountains.

September - Typhoon Season Brings Rains.

Miyagawa River in Takayama

Averages of Takayama Weather in September

Temperature: 16-26℃ (60.8-78.8℉)
Precipitation: 235mm
Rainy Days: 12 days
Sunrise: 05:23-05:46
Sunset: 17:38-18:21
Daylight hours: 12h 22min
Sunshine hours: 7h 3min

Is September Still Hot in Takayama?

Takayama may be hot in the afternoon during September. In particular, it’s likely to suffer the high temperature in the first half of the month when summer hasn’t gone. To the end of September, the highest temperature is no more than 30℃ (86℉).

What to Wear in Takayama in September?

Clothes to Wear in Takayama in September

Although summer fades away gradually, light breathable clothes are still practical in Takayama throughout September. Visitors can wear T-shirt, knitted T-shirt, casual pants or jeans there, but add a windbreaker on the top to cope with temperature drop at night and in a rain. Long pants are more proper as autumn is coming, and girls can wear a long dress down to the ankles, too.

In such a rainy month, rain gear such as umbrella & rain coat and waterproof sneakers or walking shoes are also needful. For the heat and UV rays, sun protection is also crucial in September. Thus, sunhat and sunglasses are suitable there.

Top Things to Do & Tips in Takayama in September

Travel Recommendation:

It’s great to take a walking tour in the old town for local cultural charm or enjoy hiking on the mountains for the natural beauty. Besides, the color of leaves begins to change on high mountains since late September.

1. Kimono Experience on the City Walk Trip

Kimono Experience

Takayama is an antique place in Japan, as Sanmachi Suji and adjacent ancient streets provide a tremendous chance for visitors to experience local culture. It will be wonderful to roam along the streets in kimono – traditional Japanese clothes, in the neither too hot nor cold climate. Nakabashi Tourist Information Center, the official tourism office for foreign visitors, holds their autumn kimono experience activity on weekends from mid-September to late October. They provide kimono for visitors, in a rental of JPY 3,000 within 2 hours.

2. Visit Historical Sake Breweries

Sake – Japanese wine is also a specialty of Takayama, as there are some old sake breweries since 330 year ago on Sanmachi Suji Street and the neighborhood. You can easily find some sake breweries on the street, as they hang a big ball of cedar leaves under the eave at the door. It is a fresh experience to visit a brewery that is different from a wine chateau, with earthen floor in the Japanese rooms. If you are a wine lover, you can taste the sake, and pick some souvenirs in one or more breweries.

Top Sake Breweries of Takayama:

1. Hirase is the oldest sake brewery in Takayama, founded in 1623 AD.
2. Funasaka Sake Brewery own a beef restaurant and a sake bar insides.
3. Niki has brewed their sakes with well water in the yard.
4. Oita offers a dry sake called Onikoroshi that is said its pungency could kill the devil.

Tips:

1. Watch the weather forecast before your travel, and avoid the days when a typhoon will occur.
2. It’s advised to go to the ancient streets early during the day, as most shops would be closed early towards the sunset.