Weather Japan is primarily of temperate nature and is a very crucial element of the World Weather .

Ocean Currents

Weather Japan is highly affected by the ocean currents originating from the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. There are three specific kinds of ocean currents that exercise an overwhelming influence on Weather Japan . They are Kuro-Shio Currents, Tsushima Current and Oya-Shio Current.

Weather during Different Seasons

The country of Japan which is situated between 25 ° N and 45 ° N latitudes and 122 ° E to 145 ° E experiences four distinct types of seasons. Summer is basically hot especially in South Japan and the level of humidity during this period is also very high. On the contrary, you can have a great vacation in Japan during the winter months as because the temperature is very low.

One typical aspect of Weather Japan is that during the winter months, the places located along the coast of Sea of Japan are subjected to snowfall while places are drier on the side of Pacific of Ocean. Rainy season which in Japan is known as “Tsuyu” commences in the month of June and continues till the mid of July. The average annual rainfall of Japan amounts to 1,700 to 1800mm. Rain, which also affects Weather Japan considerably, takes place throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit Japan

Mid of April and end of October, Japan is full of enthusiastic tourists because during this time Japan enjoys the best and pleasant weather. The temperature is very cool during this time and Japan is beautified with cherry blossoms. Even rainfall and humidity is low during this period.