Weathernews has released the best time to see the autumn leaves nationwide. The best time to see it is expected to be around October 8 for Yamagata Zao, around October 20 for Irohazaka, around November 18 for Kyoto Arashiyama, and around November 13 for Mt. Takao.

■ Autumn leaves in full bloom and vividness forecast nationwide

◆ Autumn leaves in full bloom: Northern Japan is about a week later than last year, and eastern and western Japan are on par with the average year.


The time when the leaves are colored is closely related to the autumn temperature. When the temperature is low, the time when the leaves are colored is early, and when the temperature is high, the time when the leaves are colored is late. In this autumn, there are many places where the residual heat becomes severe in a wide area from Hokkaido to Kyushu in September, then the temperature gradually becomes normal, and it is expected that the temperature will be slightly lower than normal in December. For this reason, in the high altitude mountains of northern and eastern Japan, which are in full bloom in September and October every year, the best time to see may be slightly later than usual. On the other hand, the best time to see in eastern and western Japan after November is usually the same as usual, and in urban areas such as Kanto, which is in full bloom in December every year, it seems to be colored a little earlier than usual.

◆ Vividness: East-West Japan expects bright coloring

In order for the leaves to be vividly colored, it is necessary to have moderate sunlight and rain, and to keep the temperature down. This autumn, the weather is expected to change periodically nationwide, mainly in eastern and western Japan. For this reason, sufficient sunshine and rain required for the leaves to be vividly colored, and chilling in the morning and evening can be expected. However, September is expected to be affected by the residual heat nationwide, and the vividness is likely to be modest in the high-altitude mountains of northern and eastern Japan, which are in full bloom at this time of year. In addition, if the leaves are exposed to strong rain and wind such as typhoons and dead trees, they may be damaged and the leaves may fall or the colors may deteriorate.

The forecast announced this time is based on the information as of September 7. For the latest autumn leaves forecast, please refer to Weathernews's "Autumn Leaves Best Prediction 2016".

■ Forecast of the best time to see the autumn leaves by region

◆ Hokkaido: The temperature is high, and the best time to see it is expected to be slightly later than usual.


In Hokkaido, the temperature in August was higher than normal due to the effects of typhoons and warm air flowing from the south, mainly in Eastern Hokkaido. For this reason, the coloring of the leaves at Mt. Daisetsuzan Asahidake does not progress much, and the best time to see it is a little later than usual. It is expected that the temperature will be higher than normal in September and October, and the best time to see at many famous places is a little later than usual, and it is likely to be about 5 days later than last year.


As for the vividness, although the weather will change periodically this autumn, there are many cloudy and rainy days in September, and the temperature is high, so the coloring will be modest, and there is a possibility that the coloring will be uneven even in one famous place. be.

◆ Tohoku: The higher the altitude of the mountain, the later the best time to see it is expected, and the coloring may be uneven.


In Tohoku, temperatures in September and October are expected to be higher than normal. For this reason, the higher the altitude of mountains such as Hachimantai, the later the best time to see the autumn leaves is expected to be a little later than usual, and it is expected to be about a week later than last year.


As for the vividness, moderate sunshine and rain can be expected on the Pacific side, and the conditions for the leaves to be vividly colored are met. However, in high-altitude mountains, the temperature is higher than normal, and there is a possibility that the coloring will be uneven even in one famous place.

◆ Kanto: The best time to see is about the same as usual or a little earlier, and the more vivid colors are in the plains.


In the Kanto region, the temperature in October and November is normal, and the best time to see it at many famous places is expected to be normal. In December, the temperature is a little lower than normal, so there are many famous spots around central Tokyo that are in full bloom in December every year, a little earlier than usual.


In terms of vividness, in addition to having sufficient sunshine, rain, and temperature for leaf growth in summer, the weather is expected to change periodically this fall, and moderate sunshine, rain, and temperature drop can be expected, so it is vivid. You can expect autumn leaves.

◆ Chubu: Koshin is in full bloom later than usual, and in the Hokuriku Plain and Tokai, it is as usual.


In the central part, the temperature in September is higher than normal, and the best time to see along the mountains of Koshin and Hokuriku is expected to be later than usual. On the other hand, temperatures in October and November are expected to be normal, and December is expected to be lower than normal. For this reason, the best time to see the Hokuriku Plain and the Tokai region is about the same as usual, and in some areas of Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures, it is likely to be a little earlier than usual.


As for vividness, we can expect vivid coloring because we can expect moderate sunshine, rain, and temperature drop this fall. However, in areas such as Koshin and along the mountains of Hokuriku, which are in full bloom in September and October, the temperature will be higher than normal, and there is a possibility that the coloring will be uneven.

◆ Kinki: The best time to see the autumn leaves is as bright as the plains.


Kinki is expected to have normal temperatures in October and November. For this reason, the best time to see is the same as usual, and many famous places are in full bloom from the end of October in high-altitude mountains such as Mt. Koya and from the middle of November in the plains. Since the temperature in December will be slightly lower than normal, it is likely that the best time to see the area near the coast, which is in full bloom in December every year, will be a little earlier than usual.


As for the vividness, the weather will change periodically this fall, and you can expect moderate sunshine, rain, and cold mornings and evenings, so you can expect vivid colors.

◆ China: The best time to see and the vividness of the year


In China, temperatures in October and November are expected to be normal. For this reason, the best time to see is the same as usual, and many famous places are in full bloom from late October in high-altitude mountains such as Oyama and from mid-November in the plains such as Miyajima.


In terms of vividness, in addition to having enough sunshine, rain, and temperature for leaf growth in summer as in Sanyo, moderate sunshine, rain, and temperature drop can be expected in autumn, so bright autumn leaves can be expected.

◆ Shikoku: The mountainside is in full bloom from early to mid-October, and you can expect more vividness as you go inside the Setouchi region.


The temperature in Shikoku is expected to be normal after October, and it is expected that the temperature will be slightly lower than normal in December. For this reason, many famous places such as Mt. Tsurugi are in full bloom from early to mid-October, which is the same as usual, and in the plains, the best time to see is a little earlier than usual.


Regarding the vividness, in addition to the fact that the area inside the Setouchi region had enough sunshine, rain, and temperature for leaf growth in summer, the weather changes periodically in autumn, and moderate sunshine, rain, and temperature drop can be expected. Therefore, you can expect bright autumn leaves.

◆ Kyushu: The mountainside is in full bloom from late October, and you can expect it to be as vivid as the plains.


The temperature in Kyushu is expected to be normal in October and November, and it is expected to be slightly lower than normal in December. For this reason, in the mountains such as Kirishima, the best time to see is started from the end of October as usual, and in the plains, there are many famous places that reach the best time to see it a little earlier than usual.


Regarding the vividness, in addition to having enough sunshine, rain, and temperature for leaf growth in summer, the weather changes periodically in autumn, and moderate sunshine, rain, and temperature drop can be expected, so bright autumn leaves. Can be expected.