When is the best time to see autumn leaves in 2023 | Early or late this year?

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Best time to see autumn leaves in 2023 (Reiwa 5) Special feature.
Introducing predictions on whether the best time to see autumn leaves will be earlier or later than usual. To do.

Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Koshin Hokuriku Tokai Kansai China Shikoku Kyushu Such, Best time to see autumn leaves in each area I will also tell you!

Hokkaido/Tohoku: Best time to see autumn leaves in 2023

Autumn leaves at Jozankei Onsen, Hokkaido

Hokkaido or Tohoku The best time to see the autumn leaves is " later than usual ” is expected.

Temperatures in early September were significantly higher than average. The days with high temperatures continue from mid-September onwards. In late September, there will be days when the area will be covered by a mobile high pressure system, and it is expected that there will be cold weather on clear mornings. .
Therefore, It looks like the autumn leaves will finally begin to change color from around late September. .

October The weather is expected to change periodically. Although the temperature remains high, As the temperature difference between day and night increases, more places are expected to reach their peak viewing time. is.

Reference: Japan Weather Association website “tenki.jp”
Hokkaido x autumn leaves spot Forecast for the best time to see autumn leaves (2023) Best time to see autumn leaves
Season (normal year)
than normal
late or early
Sounkyo
(Souunkyo)
Mid-October Early October to mid-October slow
Jozankei Onsen
(Jouzan Keionsen)
Mid-October Early October to mid-October slow
Onuma Park
(Oonuma Koen)
Late October Mid-October to early November slow

*The forecast for the best time to see autumn leaves is based on Iroha maple. However, in Hokkaido, depending on the location, the predictions include mountain maple, large maple, and itaya maple.

Reference: Japan Weather Association website “tenki.jp”
Tohoku x autumn leaves spot Forecast for the best time to see autumn leaves (2023) Best time to see autumn leaves
Season (normal year)
than normal
late or early
Oirase Gorge Late October Mid-October to early November slow
Naruko Gorge Early November Mid-October to early November slow
Urabandai Late October Mid-October to late October slow

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Kanto, Koshin, Hokuriku, Tokai: Best time to see autumn leaves in 2023

Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri village and autumn leaves

Kanto Koshin Hokuriku Tokai The best time to see the autumn leaves is " Same as usual or slower than usual ” is the prediction.

Temperatures in early September are higher than average, and temperatures remain higher from mid-September onwards. but In late September, the autumn rain front temporarily moves south, and there are days when the mornings and evenings feel cool. .
It is expected that there will be more places at high altitudes that will begin to change color. .

The temperature is The temperature will remain high in October and November, but the weather changes periodically, and on sunny mornings, the temperature will drop and the colors will change. is.

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Kanto/Koshin×Autumn leaves spot Forecast for the best time to see autumn leaves (2023) Best time to see autumn leaves
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(Takao)
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Summary of the best time to see autumn leaves in 2023

Image of going out to see autumn leaves

Generally speaking, the best time to see autumn leaves in autumn (September to November) is earlier when the temperature is low, and delayed when the temperature is high.
In 2023 (Reiwa 5), ​​the severe lingering summer heat continued into September, and temperatures in the early part of the year were higher than normal nationwide, especially in northern Japan.

Temperatures are expected to continue to be high nationwide through October, and temperatures in November are expected to be at or above normal. The best time to see autumn leaves is expected to be later than usual in northern Japan, and at or later than normal in eastern and western Japan. .

The autumn leaves season is a gorgeous time of the year. Please refer to the forecast in the article and look forward to the autumn leaves!

*The contents of this article are current as of October 2023.

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