Chuo Alps, Japan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Chuo Alps, Japan? If you're planning to go to Chuo Alps, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Chuo Alps, Japan

Based on the climate and weather in Chuo Alps, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Chuo Alps, Japan by month

January

In January, Chuo Alps can be brisk and somewhat snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

This is also a rainy time for Chuo Alps, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Heavy jacket
Umbrella
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Cold weather footwear
Heavy socks
Gloves or mittens

February

In February, Chuo Alps can be brisk. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

This is also a rainy time for Chuo Alps, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In February, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Heavy socks
Heavy jacket
Waterproof boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Cold weather footwear
Umbrella
Sweaters
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans

March

In March, Chuo Alps is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Chuo Alps, with several of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Fleeces
Waterproof coat
Light gloves or mittens

April

In April, Chuo Alps is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Chuo Alps, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Socks
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Long skirts

May

In May, Chuo Alps is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Chuo Alps, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Socks
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Long skirts
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella

June

Traveling to Chuo Alps in June, you will notice that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Umbrella
Skirts

July

If you are traveling to Chuo Alps in July, you will notice that it is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Sandals
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Skirts

August

Traveling to Chuo Alps in August, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Skirts
Shorts
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Sandals

September

If you visit Chuo Alps during September, you are likely to find that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Light footwear
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Dresses

October

In October, Chuo Alps is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Chuo Alps, with several of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear

November

If you visit Chuo Alps during November, you are likely to find that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear

December

December in this region can be brisk. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month and snows occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Socks
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Waterproof coat
If you plan to ski, ski equipment

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Chuo Alps, Japan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Chuo Alps, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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A SIM card that works in Chuo Alps

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