AgateTravel WeLiveToServe
US & Canada: 1-800-315-3949
  • AU: 1-800-665-977
  • UK: 0-808-189-1339
  • Global: 86-29-8526-9897

Japan Weather in September

Hiroshima Port
Hiroshima Port
September is the beginning of autumn in Japan, while the temperature drops remarkably. The average temperature is about 27℃ (80.6℉) by day during September, and it decreases to 20°C (68°F) or so at night. In the north, Hokkaido has its fall foliage since the middle or the end of September.


It is the typhoon season in Japan, and the typhoons passing through the land bring downpours. Thus, September sees a plenty of rainfall. In particular, southern Japan is more likely to be hit by a typhoon. Please watch the local weather forecast and the news about typhoons in Japan during September.


The hottest cities in Japan in September:

Naha: 28℃ (82.4℉), Kagoshima: 27℃ (80.6℉), Osaka: 26℃ (78.8℉) 
The coolest cities in Japan in September:

Kushiro: 17℃ (62.6℉), Asahikawa: 17℃ (62.6℉), Wakkanai: 18℃ (64.4℉)


Averages for Japan Weather in September

High Temperature
27°C (80.6°F)
Low Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
Sunrise
05:13 ~ 05:35
Sunset
17:28 ~ 18:09



September Temperatures in Japan


What to Wear
Short-sleeve clothes are also wearable in September in most areas in Japan. For the decreased temperature, you may need to add a thin top or change into a long shirt if feeling cool. Due to typhoons, raincoat, umbrella, rain boots, or more rain gear should be prepared. Even so, it’s optimal to stay indoors if you encounter a typhoon.
 
September Travel Guide – Where to Go & Tips

Tourism Rate: 


The colorful fall foliage can be enjoyed in Hokkaido since mid-late September, the earliest region for autumn leaves in Japan. Maruyama Park, Nakajima Park and Mt. Moiwa in Sapporo, Mt. Hakodate, and Otaru Canal are popular sites for admiring the leaves.

You can also catch the last chance to climb up Mt. Fuji in early September. Even the trails to the summit are closed later, there are multiple places to see the mountain on a clear day at the foot of Mt. Fuji, such as Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Ashi, Akakurayama Sengen Park and Oshino Hakkai.

The Sumo Tournament is an interesting indoor event to watch in Tokyo in September, to learn about this Japanese combat sports. Moreover, many attractions like heritage sites, old temples and shrines, and skyscrapers can be visited all year around.


September Weather of Major Cities in Japan
September
Temperature Sunrise / Sunset Humidity
(%)
High Low
Aomori
22°C / 71.6°F 15°C / 59°F 05:17 / 17:46 77
Asahikawa
21°C / 69.8°F 13°C / 55.4°F 05:02 / 17:33 75
Fukuoka
28°C / 82.4°F
21°C / 69.8°F
06:01 / 18:25
72
Hiroshima
28°C / 82.4°F
22°C / 71.6°F
05:54 / 18:17
68
Kagoshima
30°C / 86°F
23°C / 73.4°F
06:02 / 18:24
72
Kanazawa
27°C / 80.6°F 19°C / 66.2°F 05:36 / 18:01 70
Kochi
28°C / 82.4°F
21°C / 69.8°F
05:49 / 18:12
73
Kyoto
29°C / 84.2°F
21°C / 69.8°F
05:40 / 18:04
68
Nagoya
28°C / 82.4°F 21°C / 69.8°F 05:35 / 17:59 72
Naha
30°C / 86°F
26°C / 78.8°F
06:15 / 18:35
75
Nara 29°C / 84.2°F
21°C / 69.8°F
05:39 / 18:03
68
Niigata
26°C / 78.8°F 20°C / 68°F 05:25 / 17:52 72
Osaka
29°C / 84.2°F 23°C / 73.4°F 05:41 / 18:05 62
Sapporo
23°C / 73.4°F 15°C / 59°F 05:13 / 17:47 69
Sendai
24°C / 75.2°F 18°C / 64.4°F 05:18 / 17:46 80
Tokyo
27°C / 80.6°F 23°C / 73.4°F 05:23 / 17:49 71