Takayama in September: weather, what to wear and what's on
In September, Takayama averages a high of 26.1°C (79°F) and a low of 15.9°C (61°F), with 225.9 mm of rain on about 12.0 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
Warm
Takayama weather in September
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Takayama station (560 m above sea level).
- High
- 26.1°C (79°F)
- Low
- 15.9°C (61°F)
- Precipitation
- 225.9 mm
- Wet days
- 12.0 days
- Sunshine
- 132 hours
Highs fall 4.9°C from August and drop another 6.2°C into October.
That is 8.6°C above Takayama's yearly average high of 17.5°C.
Of our 14 places with temperature records, Takayama is the 5th coldest in September: 1.1°C cooler than Kanazawa and 1.0°C warmer than Shirakawa-go.
September is Takayama's 2nd wettest month (225.9 mm).
Of our 15 places, Takayama has the 7th highest precipitation in September: 5.7 mm less than Nagoya and 1.0 mm more than Tokyo.
Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 12.0 days, and 10 mm or more on 5.9 days.
Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 2.7 days, and 50 mm or more on 1.0 days.
5.1 days reach 30°C or more.
The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 13.7 days, and 4.4 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- Average temperature
- 20.0°C (68°F)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days of 25°C or more
- 18.9 days
Early, mid and late September
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 September | 28.4°C | 18.1°C | 73.5 mm |
| 11–20 September | 26.4°C | 16.2°C | 80.0 mm |
| 21–30 September | 23.6°C | 13.6°C | 72.4 mm |
By the last ten days of September the average high in Takayama is 4.8°C lower than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 11–20 September is the wettest (80.0 mm) and 21–30 September the driest (72.4 mm).
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What to wear in Takayama in September
Warm: highs around 26.1°C
- Short sleeves or thin long sleeves, with a light layer for air-conditioning and evenings.
- Humidity averages 79%: quick-dry fabrics are more comfortable.
- An umbrella: rain falls on 12.0 days.
Pack
- Umbrella
- Quick-dry clothes
- A light layer for air-conditioning
Rainy season and typhoons
In an average September, 1.2 typhoons come within 300 km of the Tokai region; across Japan, 3.3 come within 300 km and 1.0 make landfall (JMA, 1991–2020).
September records in Takayama
The extremes the JMA has measured in September at its Takayama station.
- Hottest September day
- 35.4°C (96°F) on 2 September 2020 (records since 1899); also on 6 September 1902
- Coldest September night
- 3.8°C (39°F) on 26 September 1945 (records since 1899)
- Wettest September day
- 266.1 mm on 7 September 1910 (records since 1899)
Holidays and crowds in September
National holidays in September 2027:
- Mon 20 September — Respect for the Aged Day
- Thu 23 September — Autumnal Equinox Day
- Sat 18 September to Mon 20 September: 3 days off in a row
In September 2025, hotels and inns across Gifu Prefecture were 56.9% full on average (5th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 140,790 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 62.9% in August and 63.6% in October.
What's on in Takayama in September
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Kurumada rice harvest in Matsunoki-cho松之木町 車田の稲刈り | Mid-September (12 September in 2026; 20 September if it rains) | Kurumada Historic Park, Matsunoki-cho, Takayama. The harvest of the Matsunoki-cho kurumada, a circular rice paddy designated an important intangible folk cultural property of Gifu Prefecture. Kurumada are rare in Japan and remain only on Sado Island and in Takayama. Starts at 8:30. Held in light rain; if it rains it moves to 20 September. Official page |
| Kurumada rice harvest at Hida-no-Sato飛騨の里 車田の稲刈り | Mid-September (13 September in 2026) | Hida-no-Sato (Hida Folk Village), Kamiokamoto-cho, Takayama. A reproduction of the harvest of a kurumada, a circular rice paddy, with gassho-style houses in the background. Hida-no-Sato has a reconstructed kurumada and shows both the rice planting and the harvest. Held from 10:00 to 12:00. Village admission applies: adults 700 yen, children 200 yen. Official page |
Takayama before and after September
Other places in September
| Place | High | Against Takayama | Wet days | Against Takayama |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 27.5°C | +1.4°C | 11.0 days | −1.0 days |
| Kyoto | 29.2°C | +3.1°C | 9.8 days | −2.2 days |
| Osaka | 29.5°C | +3.4°C | 9.5 days | −2.5 days |
| Sapporo | 22.8°C | −3.3°C | 10.2 days | −1.8 days |
| OkinawaNaha | 30.6°C | +4.5°C | 11.8 days | −0.2 days |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Takayama in September?
The average high is 26.1°C (79°F) and the average low 15.9°C (61°F). 225.9 mm of rain falls on about 12.0 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Takayama in September?
Short sleeves or thin long sleeves, with a light layer for air-conditioning and evenings. Humidity averages 79%: quick-dry fabrics are more comfortable. An umbrella: rain falls on 12.0 days.
Is Takayama busy in September?
In September 2025, hotels and inns across Gifu Prefecture were 56.9% full on average (5th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 140,790 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for September in Takayama?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Takayama in September is 35.4°C (96°F), on 2 September 2020. The lowest is 3.8°C (39°F), on 26 September 1945.
What events are on in Takayama in September?
Kurumada rice harvest in Matsunoki-cho: Mid-September (12 September in 2026; 20 September if it rains). Kurumada rice harvest at Hida-no-Sato: Mid-September (13 September 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 September: 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 Tourism and Convention Association (Hida Takayama Tabi Guide) Kurumada rice harvest in Matsunoki-cho (松之木町 車田の稲刈り)checked October 2, 2026
- Hida-Takayama Tourism and Convention Association (Hida Takayama Tabi Guide) Kurumada rice harvest at Hida-no-Sato (飛騨の里 車田の稲刈り)checked October 2, 2026
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