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

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

When to go to Hamamatsu, Japan

Based on the climate and weather in Hamamatsu, the best time to go is October. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Hamamatsu, Japan by month

January

January in Hamamatsu can be very chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

If you vacation in Hamamatsu during February, you are likely to find that it is pretty cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

March in Hamamatsu can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

April in Hamamatsu is cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

May in Hamamatsu is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

June in Hamamatsu is warm and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) to high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Skirts
Light footwear
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

July

July here is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear

August

August for Hamamatsu is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Sunglasses
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts

September

September in this region is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion

October

If you visit Hamamatsu during October, you are likely to find that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

If you go to Hamamatsu in November, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December in Hamamatsu can be brisk. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) to low 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Hamamatsu, Japan

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

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A and B
A SIM card that works in Hamamatsu
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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