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Current weather and clothing

The weather information shown here is the information closest to the station in question. Please note that there may be slight differences.

Yearly temperature changes and recommended clothing

Clothing recommendations for each temperature range

When traveling in Japan with the following average temperatures, the recommended clothing is as follows:

Monthly changes in temperature, precipitation, and snowfall (1991~2020 average, Japan Meteorological Agency survey)

Winter

December

December ushers in the winter season in Tottori Prefecture, with cooler temperatures and occasional snowfall. The average temperature in December is 6.8 degrees Celsius, with an average precipitation of 218.4 millimeters and snowfall of 27 cm. the weather in December is cold and windy, so it is advisable to dress warmly and carry a heavy jacket or coat. Men should wear a heavy coat or down jacket, warm pants or jeans, a hat, scarf, and gloves. Women should wear warm clothing such as heavy coats or jackets, warm dresses or pants, and carry hats, scarves, and gloves.

January

The average temperature in January is 4.2°C, and it is the coldest month of the year. The weather is often cloudy, and there are occasional snowfalls. The average precipitation is 201.2 mm. It is important to dress warmly during this month, with layers and a heavy coat. Men should wear a coat, sweater, and long pants, while women should wear a coat, a warm sweater, long pants or a skirt with thick stockings.

February

February has an average temperature of 4.7°C, and the weather is similar to January, with occasional snowfall and cloudy skies. The average precipitation is 154 mm. As with January, it is important to dress warmly in layers with a heavy coat to stay comfortable. Men should wear a coat, sweater, and long pants, while women should wear a coat, a warm sweater, long pants or a skirt with thick stockings.

Spring

March

March has an average temperature of 7.9°C, and the weather starts to get a bit warmer. However, the weather is still cold, and there is occasional rainfall. The average precipitation is 144.3 mm. It is important to bring a warm coat, as well as rain gear to stay dry. Men should wear a coat, sweater, and long pants, while women should wear a coat, a warm sweater, long pants or a skirt with thick stockings.

April

April has an average temperature of 13.2°C, and the weather starts to get much warmer. However, it is still advisable to wear layers and bring a light jacket or sweater, as the weather can still be chilly. The average precipitation is 102.2 mm. Men should wear a sweater, light jacket, and long pants, while women should wear a light jacket, a warm sweater, and long pants or a skirt.

May

May has an average temperature of 18.1°C, and the weather is generally pleasant. It is a good idea to bring a light jacket or sweater for the cooler evenings. The average precipitation is 123 mm. Men can wear a shirt with a light jacket and long pants, while women can wear a shirt with a light jacket, long pants or a skirt.

Summer

June

June marks the beginning of summer with an average temperature of 22°C (72°F). The rainy season begins, so be sure to carry an umbrella. Average precipitation is 146 mm. It gets cooler in the evenings, so it is a good idea to bring a light jacket or sweater. Men should wear shirts and light pants or shorts, and women should wear shirts and skirts or light pants.

July

July is one of the hottest months of the year, with an average temperature of 26.2°C. The climate is usually hot and humid, and the rainy season lasts until around the 20th. The average precipitation is 188.6 mm. To stay cool, it is important to wear lightweight clothing made of breathable materials, and light rain jackets are worn in rainy weather. Men should wear shirts and light pants or shorts, and women should wear shirts and skirts or light pants.

August

August is another hot and humid month, with an average temperature of 27.3°C. The weather is similar to July, with occasional rainfall. The average precipitation is 128.6 mm. It is important to wear lightweight clothing made of breathable fabric to stay cool, with a light rain jacket in case of rain. Men can wear light pants or shorts with a shirt, while women can wear a shirt with a skirt or light pants.

Autumn

September

September in Tottori is a bit cooler than September with an average temperature of 22.9 degrees Celsius. The weather is unstable during the transition from summer to autumn, and rainfall is likely, so it is advisable to carry an umbrella or raincoat. The average rainfall for this month is 225.4 mm. Men are advised to wear light pants or shorts, a T-shirt or casual shirt, and carry a light jacket or sweater in case of cold weather. Women are advised to wear light dresses or skirts, T-shirts or blouses, and carry a light jacket or cardigan.

October

October in Tottori marks the beginning of autumn in earnest, and temperatures begin to drop as the month progresses. The average temperature for the month is 17.2 degrees Celsius, and precipitation begins to decrease as well; the average precipitation for October is 153.6 mm. October is generally pleasant, with clear skies and cool temperatures. Men are advised to wear pants or light jeans, a long-sleeved shirt or light jacket, and a scarf for warmth. Women should wear dresses, long skirts, or light pants and carry a jacket or cardigan.

November

November is even more autumnal, and it is the time when the leaves begin to change color. The average temperature in November is 11.9 degrees Celsius, and precipitation continues to decrease; the average precipitation in November is 145.9 millimeters. the weather in November can be unstable, with occasional rain and wind, so it is best to carry a waterproof jacket and umbrella. Men should wear a sweater or light jacket, long pants or jeans, a scarf and hat. Women should dress warmly in sweaters, long skirts, and light pants, and carry a warm jacket or coat.