Iwamizawa, Japan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Iwamizawa, Japan? If you're planning to go to Iwamizawa, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Iwamizawa, Japan

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

Important essentials for Iwamizawa, Japan

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly option.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may become worn. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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

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January

In January, Iwamizawa is very cold and extremely snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) range. At night, lows are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Iwamizawa, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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February

February in Iwamizawa is very cold and extremely snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 5 F (10+ below zero C). It snows most days. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

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March

If you go to Iwamizawa in March, you will notice that it is freezing and extremely snowy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow nearly every day this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

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April

If you visit Iwamizawa during April, you will probably notice that it is brisk and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time and snow 5-10 days this month.

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May

May in Iwamizawa is relatively cool and extremely rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain most days. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

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June

If you visit Iwamizawa during June, you are likely to find that it is mild and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain most days.

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July

July in Iwamizawa is a perfect temperature and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) to 70s F (mid 20s C).

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August

August in Iwamizawa is a perfect temperature and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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September

September in Iwamizawa is balmy and extremely rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

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October

October in Iwamizawa is chilly and extremely rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (single digits C) to high 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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November

In November, Iwamizawa is cold, somewhat snowy and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Iwamizawa, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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December

December in Iwamizawa is very cold and extremely snowy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

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Activities for Iwamizawa, Japan

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Iwamizawa.

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