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When is the best time to visit Akan National Park?

Find the best time to travel to Akan National Park, Japan, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Akan National Park : best time to go in brief
The wettest
above 145 mm
August
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Best time to go to Akan National Park

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Akan National Park.

The maximum temperature in Akan National Park is on average 10°C over the year, with values generally ranging between -3°C in January and 24°C in August. Precipitation is fairly high, with about 1,214 mm per year. It ranges from 65 mm in February to 175 mm in August.

The climate is suitable for a trip to Akan National Park in: May, June, July, August, September and October. Nevertheless, the months when the weather is really pleasant are June, July, August and September.

For winter sports and snow, the best months are January, February and December.

For hiking and trekking, the best months are May, June, July, August and September.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in March and November, while crowding is high in February, December, July and August.

Climate

Climate of Akan National Park, Japan

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Akan National Park.

Climate charts in Akan National Park

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Akan National Park?

Akan National Park has a humid continental climate, which is a type of continental climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) (Dfb).

Activities

What to do in Akan National Park and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Akan National Park and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Akan National Park.

Very favorable Potentially favorable Unfavourable
Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Winter sports and snow
Hiking and trekking
Cultural visits and heritage
Animal observation
Nature and landscapes
Gastronomy
Well-being
Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Akan National Park according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
JulyAugust
High season
FebruaryDecember
Mid-season
JanuaryAprilMayJuneSeptemberOctober
Quieter period
MarchNovember
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Akan National Park?

Visitor numbers in Akan National Park vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in February, July, August and December, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of January, March, April, May, June, September, October and November are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
47/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Akan National Park: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Akan National Park are concentrated over 4 months: June, July, August and September. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Akan National Park are the following: January, February, March, April, November and December. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

Precipitation is concentrated mainly in these months: August. The peak occurs in August, with about 175 mm of precipitation spread over approximately 8 wet days. Conversely, the driest month is February, with about 65 mm.

The hottest month in Akan National Park is August, with an average of 24°C during the day and 17°C at night. The coolest is January, with -3°C during the day and -8°C at night.

The sun is at its most generous in July, with about 12.9 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is January, with 5.3 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: February, July, August and December. For a quieter trip, aim for January, March, April, May, June, September, October and November. Over the year, the average visitor index is 47/100.

We detail the month-by-month weather of 12 nearby destinations, including Kitami, Abashiri and Kushiro. Compare them to build a coherent itinerary: conditions can vary from one city to another, even over short distances.
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