SeasonMapNozawa Onsen (Nozawa) weather in April
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April in Nozawa Onsen: cool, rainy, with muggy air — not the best time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Nozawa Onsen · #1371 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 34/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nozawa Onsen climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 146 mm / 5.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.1 cm / 2.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nozawa Onsen 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.
BusySpring break (haruyasumi) in Japan, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nozawa Onsen'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).
Fair weatherNozawa Onsen's weather peaks December–February.
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What's on in Nozawa Onsen in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Ski season
28 Nov – 5 May · usuallyOne long mountain above a working hot-spring village, usually open from the end of November to early May. The top runs hold snow well after the base has gone.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nozawa Onsen — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nozawa Onsen?
Nozawa Onsen in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Nozawa Onsen?
- April in Nozawa Onsen: cool, rainy, with muggy air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Nozawa Onsen on SeasonMap's comfort score (34/100).
- What is the weather like in Nozawa Onsen in April?
- In April, Nozawa Onsen averages a daily high of 14.7°C and a low of 3.4°C, with about 146.1 mm of rain over roughly 16.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nozawa Onsen in April?
- Nozawa Onsen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in April.
- Does it snow in Nozawa Onsen in April?
- Nozawa Onsen sees roughly 7.1 cm of snowfall in April.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — April
Within 300 km: Matsumoto's Cherry blossom around 5–20 Apr, and Nikko's Yayoi Matsuri on 13–17 Apr.