Takayama in August: weather, what to wear and what's on
In August, Takayama averages a high of 31.0°C (88°F) and a low of 20.1°C (68°F), with 197.9 mm of rain on about 11.6 days (JMA, 1991–2020). It is Takayama's hottest month.
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Takayama weather in August
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Takayama station (560 m above sea level).
- High
- 31.0°C (88°F)
- Low
- 20.1°C (68°F)
- Precipitation
- 197.9 mm
- Wet days
- 11.6 days
- Sunshine
- 177 hours
Highs are 1.5°C above July and 4.9°C above September.
That is 13.5°C above Takayama's yearly average high of 17.5°C.
Of our 14 places with temperature records, Takayama is the 5th coldest in August: 0.3°C cooler than Kanazawa and 1.4°C warmer than Shirakawa-go.
August is Takayama's 3rd wettest month (197.9 mm).
Of our 15 places, Takayama has the 5th highest precipitation in August: 12.1 mm less than Fukuoka and 7.4 mm more than Shirakawa-go.
Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 11.6 days, and 10 mm or more on 5.1 days.
Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 2.1 days, and 50 mm or more on 1.0 days.
20.8 days reach 30°C or more, and 2.4 reach 35°C or more.
The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 17.7 days, and 1.6 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- Average temperature
- 24.4°C (76°F)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days of 25°C or more
- 29.6 days
Early, mid and late August
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 August | 32.1°C | 20.7°C | 47.4 mm |
| 11–20 August | 31.1°C | 20.4°C | 75.4 mm |
| 21–31 August | 30.0°C | 19.3°C | 75.2 mm |
By the last ten days of August the average high in Takayama is 2.1°C lower than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 11–20 August is the wettest (75.4 mm) and 1–10 August the driest (47.4 mm).
What to wear in Takayama in August
Hot: highs around 31.0°C
- Short sleeves and light, breathable clothes. A light layer for cold air-conditioning on trains and in shops.
- Heat: 20.8 days reach 30°C or more. A hat, water and sunscreen.
- Humidity averages 77%: quick-dry fabrics are more comfortable.
- An umbrella: rain falls on 11.6 days.
Pack
- Umbrella
- Hat, sunscreen and a water bottle
- Quick-dry clothes
- A light layer for air-conditioning
Rainy season and typhoons
In an average August, 0.8 typhoons come within 300 km of the Tokai region; across Japan, 3.3 come within 300 km and 0.9 make landfall (JMA, 1991–2020).
August records in Takayama
The extremes the JMA has measured in August at its Takayama station.
- Hottest August day
- 37.7°C (100°F) on 13 August 2019 (records since 1899)
- Coldest August night
- 9.4°C (49°F) on 20 August 1956 (records since 1899)
- Wettest August day
- 232.0 mm on 17 August 2014 (records since 1899)
Holidays and crowds in August
National holidays in August 2027:
- Wed 11 August — Mountain Day
In August 2025, hotels and inns across Gifu Prefecture were 62.9% full on average (2nd busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 133,400 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 53.7% in July and 56.9% in September.
What's on in Takayama in August
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Hida Takayama Tezutsu (handheld) Fireworks飛騨高山手筒花火打上げ | 9 August every year, 19:30 to 20:30 | Miya River between Miyamae Bridge and Fudo Bridge, Takayama city centre. The Hida Takayama Tezutsu group launches handheld fireworks on 9 August, a day associated with misfortune (yaku), so that those launching and those watching can ward off bad luck. Free. Placing items to hold a spot is prohibited, and tripods or sheets left in place will be removed. Marking the road is prohibited. Bringing or flying drones is prohibited. The official page links to traffic restriction information for the day. Official page |
| Sakurayama Wind Bell Festival桜山風鈴まつり | Mid-July to late August (18 July to 29 August in 2026) | Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, Sakura-machi, Takayama. About 2,000 wind bells and a hand-washing basin with floating flowers decorate the shrine. The ema-den hall hung with wind bells is lit up on four Saturdays, and a festival-stall day with food trucks and live gagaku music is held on 15 August. Light-up on 25 July and 1, 8 and 15 August, 18:00 to 20:30; the 15 August event runs 16:00 to 20:30. A votive wind bell costs 800 yen and a goshuin stamp 500 yen. Official page |
Takayama before and after August
Other places in August
| Place | High | Against Takayama | Wet days | Against Takayama |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 31.3°C | +0.3°C | 7.9 days | −3.7 days |
| Kyoto | 33.7°C | +2.7°C | 8.3 days | −3.3 days |
| Osaka | 33.7°C | +2.7°C | 7.2 days | −4.4 days |
| Sapporo | 26.4°C | −4.6°C | 9.5 days | −2.1 days |
| OkinawaNaha | 31.8°C | +0.8°C | 12.3 days | +0.7 days |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Takayama in August?
The average high is 31.0°C (88°F) and the average low 20.1°C (68°F). 197.9 mm of rain falls on about 11.6 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Takayama in August?
Short sleeves and light, breathable clothes. A light layer for cold air-conditioning on trains and in shops. Heat: 20.8 days reach 30°C or more. A hat, water and sunscreen. Humidity averages 77%: quick-dry fabrics are more comfortable. An umbrella: rain falls on 11.6 days.
Is Takayama busy in August?
In August 2025, hotels and inns across Gifu Prefecture were 62.9% full on average (2nd busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 133,400 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for August in Takayama?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Takayama in August is 37.7°C (100°F), on 13 August 2019. The lowest is 9.4°C (49°F), on 20 August 1956.
What events are on in Takayama in August?
Hida Takayama Tezutsu (handheld) Fireworks: 9 August every year, 19:30 to 20:30. Sakurayama Wind Bell Festival: Mid-July to late August (18 July to 29 August in 2026).
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Sources for this page
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Normals for 1991–2020: Takayama (高山), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Normals for 1991–2020: Takayama (高山), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Takayama (高山) (平年値 旬ごとの値)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Records for August: Takayama (高山) (観測史上1〜10位の値)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Typhoon averages, 1991–2020 (台風の平年値)checked October 2, 2026
- Cabinet Office National holidays (国民の祝日について)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Tourism Agency Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)checked October 2, 2026
- Hida Takayama Summer Festival Promotion Council (Takayama Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Hida Takayama Tezutsu (handheld) Fireworks (飛騨高山手筒花火打上げ)checked October 2, 2026
- Hida Takayama Tourism and Convention Association (Hida Takayama official tourism guide) Sakurayama Wind Bell Festival (桜山風鈴まつり)checked October 2, 2026
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