Historical monthly weather
Sweet spotPeak Apr, May, Oct. Go in Mar, Jun, Sep for similar weather.
Sunny share of daylightNov · 46%
WarmestAug · 81°F
WettestJul
Best windowDec–Feb
Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source
2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data
The snow monkeys. They only bathe when it is genuinely cold, so the photograph everyone knows requires winter.
Best time to visit
Aim for Dec–Feb, the 3 months that line up best.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jigokudani Monkey Park?
The best time to visit Jigokudani Monkey Park is December–February, in Japan.
Where is Jigokudani Monkey Park?
Jigokudani Monkey Park is in Japan.
What is Jigokudani Monkey Park known for?
The snow monkeys. They only bathe when it is genuinely cold, so the photograph everyone knows requires winter.
