When to go to Toyama, by the numbers
- No month has average highs between 15°C and 25°C with fewer than 10 wet days.
- Fewest wet days: August (10.3 days).
- Quietest hotels in 2025 (Toyama Prefecture): January (38.4%), February (44.4%) and March (46.9%).
- Busiest hotels in 2025 (Toyama Prefecture): October (65.7%), November (64.0%) and August (63.9%).
- Plum blossom: around 2 March on average.
- Cherry blossom: around 3 April on average.
- Hydrangea: around 18 June on average.
- Autumn leaves (maple): around 24 November on average.
- Ginkgo turns yellow: around 19 November on average.
What to wear in Toyama, month by month
| Month | Level | Average high | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Cold | 6.3°C | 22.2 days |
| February | Cold | 7.4°C | 18.2 days |
| March | Chilly | 11.8°C | 16.4 days |
| April | Cool | 17.6°C | 12.7 days |
| May | Mild | 22.7°C | 10.7 days |
| June | Warm | 25.7°C | 10.6 days |
| July | Warm | 29.8°C | 13.9 days |
| August | Hot | 31.4°C | 10.3 days |
| September | Warm | 27.0°C | 12.2 days |
| October | Mild | 21.6°C | 12.6 days |
| November | Cool | 15.7°C | 16.8 days |
| December | Cold | 9.5°C | 21.8 days |
How busy Toyama is, month by month
- Jan38.4%
- Feb44.4%
- Mar46.9%
- Apr59.4%
- May61.6%
- Jun52.1%
- Jul57.8%
- Aug63.9%
- Sep61.3%
- Oct65.7%
- Nov64.0%
- Dec48.8%
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Toyama?
No month has average highs between 15°C and 25°C with fewer than 10 wet days. Fewest wet days: August (10.3 days).
What is the hottest month in Toyama?
August has the highest average high, 31.4°C (89°F). January has the lowest, 6.3°C (43°F) (JMA, 1991–2020).
What is the rainiest month in Toyama?
December has the most precipitation (281.6 mm), and January has the most wet days (22.2 days) (JMA, 1991–2020).
Toyama weather month by month
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Toyama station (9 m above sea level). Months with their own page are linked; the others follow.
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3°C | 0.2°C | 259.0 mm | 22.2 days | 68 hours |
| February | 7.4°C | 0.1°C | 171.7 mm | 18.2 days | 90 hours |
| March | 11.8°C | 2.6°C | 164.6 mm | 16.4 days | 136 hours |
| April | 17.6°C | 7.4°C | 134.5 mm | 12.7 days | 174 hours |
| May | 22.7°C | 12.9°C | 122.8 mm | 10.7 days | 200 hours |
| June | 25.7°C | 17.7°C | 172.6 mm | 10.6 days | 154 hours |
| July | 29.8°C | 22.1°C | 245.6 mm | 13.9 days | 153 hours |
| August | 31.4°C | 23.2°C | 207.0 mm | 10.3 days | 201 hours |
| September | 27.0°C | 19.1°C | 218.1 mm | 12.2 days | 144 hours |
| October | 21.6°C | 13.1°C | 171.9 mm | 12.6 days | 143 hours |
| November | 15.7°C | 7.3°C | 224.8 mm | 16.8 days | 105 hours |
| December | 9.5°C | 2.5°C | 281.6 mm | 21.8 days | 71 hours |
- Jan6.3°C
- Feb7.4°C
- Mar11.8°C
- Apr17.6°C
- May22.7°C
- Jun25.7°C
- Jul29.8°C
- Aug31.4°C
- Sep27.0°C
- Oct21.6°C
- Nov15.7°C
- Dec9.5°C
Events in Toyama through the year
| Event | Month | When |
|---|---|---|
| New Year Cattleya Show (14th)第14回新春カトレヤ展 | Jan | 8 to 11 January 2027 Official page |
| Christmas Rose Show (14th)第14回クリスマスローズ展 | Feb | 26 to 28 February 2027 Official page |
| Cherry Blossom Viewing Fairお花見フェア | Mar and Apr | From late March to mid-April (2026: 20 March to 15 April) Official page |
| Matsukawa-beri Cherry Blossom Lighting松川べり桜並木ライトアップ | Mar and Apr | From late March to mid-April (25 March to mid-April in 2026), 18:00 to 23:00 Official page |
| All Japan Chindon Contest全日本チンドンコンクール | Apr | Early April (2026: 3 to 5 April, the 72nd contest) Official page |
| Kansui Fireworks Symphony in Spring Night環水花火シンフォニーinスプリングナイト | Apr | Mid-April (2026: 11 and 12 April, 18:15 to 19:30) Official page |
| Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opens for the season立山黒部アルペンルート 全線開通 | Apr | From 15 April (usual opening date) Official page |
| Autumn Orchid Show (20th)第20回秋のラン展 | Nov | 21 to 23 November 2026 Official page |
| Sushi City Toyama Day at Favoreすしのまちとやまデー in ファボーレ | Nov | 1 November (Sushi Day), 12:30 to 16:00 Official page |
| Tateyama Sanroku Soba Event立山山麓そばイベント | Nov | 1 November 2026 Official page |
| Winter Fes at the Botanical Gardenウィンターフェスin植物園 | Dec | 5 and 6 December 2026 Official page |
| Kansui Fireworks Symphony in Christmas Night環水花火シンフォニー in クリスマスナイト | Dec | Late December (2025: 20 December) Official page |
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Sources for this page
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- Normals for 1991–2020: Toyama (富山), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Toyama (富山), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- 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
- Biological season observations (生物季節観測の情報)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Yearly records of flowering and leaf colour since 1953 (生物季節観測累年値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- New Year Cattleya Show (14th) (第14回新春カトレヤ展)Toyama Prefectural Central Botanical Garden
- Christmas Rose Show (14th) (第14回クリスマスローズ展)Toyama Prefectural Central Botanical Garden
- Cherry Blossom Viewing Fair (お花見フェア)Toyama Prefectural Central Botanical Garden
- Matsukawa-beri Cherry Blossom Lighting (松川べり桜並木ライトアップ)Toyama City Tourism Association (official Toyama City tourism site)
- All Japan Chindon Contest (全日本チンドンコンクール)Toyama City
- Kansui Fireworks Symphony in Spring Night (環水花火シンフォニーinスプリングナイト)Toyama Prefecture Fugan Canal Kansui Park
- Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opens for the season (立山黒部アルペンルート 全線開通)Toyama Tourism Organization (Toyama Kanko Navi)
- Autumn Orchid Show (20th) (第20回秋のラン展)Toyama Prefectural Central Botanical Garden
- Sushi City Toyama Day at Favore (すしのまちとやまデー in ファボーレ)Toyama City Tourism Association (official Toyama City tourism site)
- Tateyama Sanroku Soba Event (立山山麓そばイベント)Toyama City Tourism Association (official Toyama City tourism site)
- Winter Fes at the Botanical Garden (ウィンターフェスin植物園)Toyama Prefectural Central Botanical Garden
- Kansui Fireworks Symphony in Christmas Night (環水花火シンフォニー in クリスマスナイト)Toyama Tourism Organization (Toyama Kanko Navi)