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Torii gate at the end of the wooden Ujibashi Bridge leading into Ise Grand Shrine, with people crossing and autumn trees

Photo: Ise Ise-jingu Ujibashi Bridge 1.jpg by Zairon (CC BY 4.0, cropped), via Wikimedia Commons.

Ise weather by month: temperature, rain and what to wear

Ise's average high runs from 9.5°C (49°F) in January to 32.2°C (90°F) in August (JMA, 1991–2020). The wettest month is September (319.2 mm) and the driest is January (63.3 mm).

When to go to Ise, by the numbers

  • Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: April and November.
  • Fewest wet days: January (5.4 days).
  • Quietest hotels in 2025 (Mie Prefecture): January (47.7%), February (51.2%) and September (53.8%).
  • Busiest hotels in 2025 (Mie Prefecture): November (66.8%), August (62.8%) and March (61.0%).

What to wear in Ise, month by month

Ise: our clothing level for each month (from the JMA's averages)
MonthLevelAverage highWet days
JanuaryCold9.5°C5.4 days
FebruaryChilly10.2°C5.9 days
MarchChilly13.8°C9.6 days
AprilCool19.4°C9.6 days
MayMild24.0°C10.3 days
JuneWarm26.8°C12.6 days
JulyHot31.0°C11.3 days
AugustHot32.2°C8.9 days
SeptemberWarm28.3°C11.3 days
OctoberMild22.7°C10.6 days
NovemberCool17.1°C6.5 days
DecemberChilly11.9°C5.6 days

How busy Ise is, month by month

How full hotels across Mie Prefecture were, month by month in 2025 (%)

Average room occupancy for all hotels and inns (Japan Tourism Agency).

  1. Jan47.7%
  2. Feb51.2%
  3. Mar61.0%
  4. Apr58.6%
  5. May59.8%
  6. Jun54.2%
  7. Jul56.6%
  8. Aug62.8%
  9. Sep53.8%
  10. Oct58.6%
  11. Nov66.8%
  12. Dec58.7%

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ise?

Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: April and November. Fewest wet days: January (5.4 days).

What is the hottest month in Ise?

August has the highest average high, 32.2°C (90°F). January has the lowest, 9.5°C (49°F) (JMA, 1991–2020).

What is the rainiest month in Ise?

September has the most precipitation (319.2 mm), and June has the most wet days (12.6 days) (JMA, 1991–2020).

Ise weather month by month

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Obata station (10 m above sea level). Months with their own page are linked; the others follow.

Ise by month: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
MonthHighLowPrecipitationWet daysSunshine
January9.5°C0.2°C63.3 mm5.4 days173 hours
February10.2°C0.5°C68.3 mm5.9 days163 hours
March13.8°C3.3°C121.3 mm9.6 days182 hours
April19.4°C8.4°C134.2 mm9.6 days190 hours
May24.0°C13.9°C188.1 mm10.3 days191 hours
June26.8°C18.4°C213.7 mm12.6 days137 hours
July31.0°C22.6°C181.7 mm11.3 days175 hours
August32.2°C23.4°C160.2 mm8.9 days208 hours
September28.3°C19.9°C319.2 mm11.3 days150 hours
October22.7°C13.6°C258.4 mm10.6 days158 hours
November17.1°C7.2°C95.8 mm6.5 days159 hours
December11.9°C2.2°C66.6 mm5.6 days175 hours
Average high in Ise, month by month (°C)
  1. Jan9.5°C
  2. Feb10.2°C
  3. Mar13.8°C
  4. Apr19.4°C
  5. May24.0°C
  6. Jun26.8°C
  7. Jul31.0°C
  8. Aug32.2°C
  9. Sep28.3°C
  10. Oct22.7°C
  11. Nov17.1°C
  12. Dec11.9°C

Events in Ise through the year

Events in Ise: dates from each organizer's official page
EventMonthWhen
Saitan-sai (New Year's Day rite, Ise Jingu)歳旦祭Jan1 January Official page
Ichigatsu Juichinichi Mike (Ise Jingu)一月十一日御饌Jan11 January Official page
Sakano Shrine Annual Festival and Yudate Ritual栄野神社例祭・湯立神事JanEvery year on 14 January at 11:00 Official page
Genshi-sai (Ise Jingu New Year rite)元始祭JanEvery year on 3 January (3 January 2027): 4:00 at Toyouke Grand Shrine, 7:00 at Kotai Jingu Official page
Kinen-sai (Ise Jingu spring prayer rite)祈年祭FebStarts 17 February Official page
Setsubun Festival, Futami Okitama Shrine節分祭（二見興玉神社）FebEvery year on 3 February at 14:00 Official page
Mikuwa-sai (Ise Jingu, start of spring)御鍬祭FebOn the day of Risshun in early February (4 February 2027) Official page
Kenkoku Kinen-sai (Ise Jingu, National Foundation Day rite)建国記念祭FebEvery year on 11 February (11 February 2027): 7:00 at Toyouke Grand Shrine, 11:00 at Kotai Jingu Official page
Misono-sai (Ise Jingu)御園祭MarSpring Equinox Day (21 March in 2027) Official page
Isuzugawa Sakura Matsuri (Okage Yokocho)五十鈴川桜まつりMar and AprLate March to early April, around cherry blossom time. 28 March – 5 April 2026. Official page
Shunki Koreisai Yohai (Ise Jingu, spring equinox rite)春季皇霊祭遙拝（神宮）MarSpring Equinox Day (around 20 March) Official page
Spring Kagura-sai (Ise Jingu)春の神楽祭Apr and MayLate April to early May. 28 April – 2 May 2026. Official page
Niiname-sai (Ise Jingu harvest thanksgiving rite)新嘗祭NovHeld from 23 November Official page
Shichi-go-san Festival, Futami Okitama Shrine七五三祭（二見興玉神社）NovEvery year on 15 November at 9:00 Official page
Autumn Grand Festival, Yamatohime-no-miya (Ise Jingu)倭姫宮秋の例大祭NovEarly November (5 November in 2026), starting at 10:00 Official page
Tsukinami-sai in December (Ise Jingu)月次祭Dec15 to 17 December at the main sanctuaries (Shogu) Official page
Meoto Iwa Large Shimenawa Replacement Ritual (December)夫婦岩 大注連縄張神事（12月）DecA Saturday or Sunday in December chosen for good tides; starts at 10:00 Official page

Related items

Ise in JanuaryColdA winter coat over layers, and a scarf.High9.5°CLow0.2°CPrecipitation63.3 mmWet days5.4 daysIse in FebruaryChillyA warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.High10.2°CLow0.5°CPrecipitation68.3 mmWet days5.9 daysIse in MarchChillyA warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.High13.8°CLow3.3°CPrecipitation121.3 mmWet days9.6 daysIse in AprilCoolLong sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.High19.4°CLow8.4°CPrecipitation134.2 mmWet days9.6 days

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Sources for this page

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  1. Normals for 1991–2020: Obata (小俣), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  2. Normals for 1991–2020: Obata (小俣), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  3. Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)Japan Tourism Agency
  4. Saitan-sai (New Year's Day rite, Ise Jingu) (歳旦祭)Ise Jingu (Jingu Shicho)
  5. Sakano Shrine Annual Festival and Yudate Ritual (栄野神社例祭・湯立神事)Futami Okitama Shrine
  6. Kinen-sai (Ise Jingu spring prayer rite) (祈年祭)Ise Jingu (Jingu Shicho)
  7. Setsubun Festival, Futami Okitama Shrine (節分祭（二見興玉神社）)Futami Okitama Shrine
  8. Misono-sai (Ise Jingu) (御園祭)Ise Jingu (Jingu Shicho)
  9. Isuzugawa Sakura Matsuri (Okage Yokocho) (五十鈴川桜まつり)Okage Yokocho Isuzugawa Sakura Matsuri Executive Committee (Isefuku Co., Ltd.)
  10. Shunki Koreisai Yohai (Ise Jingu, spring equinox rite) (春季皇霊祭遙拝（神宮）)Ise Jingu
  11. Spring Kagura-sai (Ise Jingu) (春の神楽祭)Ise City Tourism Association (Ise Jingu notice)
  12. Niiname-sai (Ise Jingu harvest thanksgiving rite) (新嘗祭)Ise Jingu (Jingu Shicho)
  13. Shichi-go-san Festival, Futami Okitama Shrine (七五三祭（二見興玉神社）)Futami Okitama Shrine
  14. Tsukinami-sai in December (Ise Jingu) (月次祭)Ise Jingu (Jingu Shicho)