“So why not get up and dance?”
Featuring a bounty of rivers and forests, Tokushima is home to the popular Awa Odori Festival, it’s celebrated as part of the Obon festival (a festival celebrating ancestors). It’s a dance festival that attracts millions of visitors both foreign and local. Roughly translated, the main refrain of the festival goes like: "The dancing fool and the watching fool are both foolish. So why not get up and dance?" Other attractions include Mt. Bizan, the Naruto Whirlpools and the hot springs (onsen) in Kamiyama, a city in the prefecture.
Climate in Tokushima
Annual temperature is roughly between 5°C (42°F) and 28°C (83°F). September expects the highest precipitation (about 370mm). July to September are the hottest months (about 27°C or 80°F), and January, February and December are the coldest months (about 5°C or 42°F).
You can get more climate information with the following charts created by processing the weather observation data for the past 10 years. Please note that this is not a weather forecast. For more information about the data please read this page.
Weather Summary
On Apr-9, 10-year averageHourly Temperature
On Apr-9, 10-year averageHourly Wind Speed
On Apr-9, 10-year averageHourly Sunshine Duration
On Apr-9, 10-year averageTop 10 Fine Weather Days of Apr
10-year average.Monthly Weather
10-year averageMonthly Precipitation and Temperature
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10-year averageRecommended Clothing
The following clothes are recommended for visiting Tokushima on Apr-9.