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

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

When to go to Sekigahara, Japan

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

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

January

If you are traveling to Sekigahara in January, you will notice that it is unbearably cold, somewhat snowy, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain about half of the time and snow 5-10 days this month.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Pajamas, such as sweats
Gloves
Scarf
Sweaters
Fleeces
Multiple layer jacket shell
Waterproof coat
Thermal undergarments
Insulated boots
Very heavy socks

February

In February, Sekigahara is unbearably cold, somewhat snowy, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) range. At night, lows are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

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

What to wear/what to pack:

Pajamas, such as sweats
Waterproof coat
Insulated boots
Thermal undergarments
Waterproof boots
Very heavy socks
Sweaters
Fleeces
Umbrella
Multiple layer jacket shell
Gloves
Scarf

March

In March, Sekigahara can be extremely cold, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

This is also a rainy time for Sekigahara, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Cold weather footwear
Gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat
Sweaters
Heavy socks
Waterproof boots
Warm pants or jeans

April

April in Sekigahara can be brisk, very rainy and somewhat hazy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

It tends to rain about two thirds of the time. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

If you vacation in Sekigahara during May, you are likely to find that it is brisk, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s 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 two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

June in this region can be chilly, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

July in Sekigahara is balmy, extremely rainy and somewhat hazy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

If you visit Sekigahara during August, you are likely to find that it is balmy, very rainy and very hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s 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.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

If you vacation in Sekigahara during September, you are likely to find that it is relatively cool, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

In October, Sekigahara is cold, very rainy and very hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Sekigahara, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

In November, Sekigahara can be very chilly, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) and once in a while jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Sekigahara, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December in Sekigahara can be extremely cold, somewhat rainy and very hazy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Heavy socks
Warm pants or jeans
Gloves or mittens
Waterproof coat
Heavy jacket

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sekigahara, 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 Sekigahara
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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