Beppu weather in April
April in Beppu: nice, rainy, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#1 of 12 months in Beppu · #345 of 1413 destinations to visit in April · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 21°C
- Nights
- 11°C
- Wet days
- 10
- Sun
- 8.5 h
- Humidity
- 77%
- Daylight
- 13 h
Traveller notes on Beppu in April
Japan's forum rates April as one of the best months nationwide, and Beppu's own posters add a useful altitude note: up at Mt. Tsurumi (1,300m), overlooking the city, temperatures can run a full 10C colder than down in Beppu itself, with cherry blossoms arriving later there than at sea level. Down in the city, sunny days warm up nicely into the mid-20s C, but a light jacket is worth having for cooler mornings, evenings and the occasional spring rain shower. It's a genuinely pleasant month, just don't assume the summit will match the city's forecast.
Other months in Beppu
Forum posters planning Kyushu autumn trips describe October as a comfortable, mild shoulder month for exploring Beppu's onsen district, with proper autumn foliage only starting to appear at higher elevations (around 1,000m) in the final week of October or early November - lower-lying Beppu itself stays greener longer. Posters recommend a one-day bus pass to work through the town's seven signature 'hells' (the tourist onsen viewing ponds, including the striking red 'Bloody Hell Pond'), noting five sit within walking distance of each other while two require the bus. Reviews are mixed on the wider town's upkeep, but the onsen sightseeing itself is consistently rated as worthwhile in October's mild, comfortable conditions.
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Beppu climate normals — April
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Beppu in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsBeppu Hatto Onsen Festival, Golden Week, Spring break (haruyasumi) in Japan(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Beppu's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherBeppu's best weather comes in April, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
April includes Beppu Hatto Onsen Festival.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Beppu in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Beppu Hatto Onsen Festival
1–5 AprMajor festivalCrowdedFive days from 1 April, the town's Onsen Appreciation Day. Hoses spray hot-spring water over the parade near the station, and the slope of Mt Ogiyama is set alight after dark. Source ↗
- Holiday
Golden Week
29 Apr – 5 MayCrowdedBook earlyFour national holidays in a row and the country on the move. Beppu is a domestic onsen town first, so the ryokan go months ahead and the road up to Kannawa backs up. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Beppu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Beppu in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Beppu?
- April in Beppu: nice, rainy, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Beppu on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Beppu in April?
- In April, Beppu averages a daily high of 20.5°C and a low of 10.6°C, with about 104.8 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Beppu in April?
- Beppu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in April.
Within 300 km: Fukuoka's Cherry blossom around 18 Mar – 5 Apr, and Hiroshima's Cherry blossom around 22 Mar – 8 Apr.