Climate & Clothing
Temperature
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is located at an altitude of over 3000 meters. There is a noticeable difference in temperature compared with the surrounding plains.
| 月 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest temperature | 6°C (43°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
| Lowest temperature | -3°C (27°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
| Month | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest temperature | 17°C (63°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
| Lowest temperature | 7°C (45°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
Clothes and Property
Please come prepared for trekking. Be sure to bring warm clothes that allow you to control your temperature, as you can never be sure of the conditions. The conditions and temperature can change quickly and suddenly.
Preparation for Trekking
Conditions in the mountains can change suddenly, therefore, please be sure to bring rain gear even if the sky is clear. Foldable jackets with hoods come in handy here. Sneakers and backpacks make walking comfortable. We also strongly encourage you to bring some sunscreen and sunglasses.
Spring StyleSpring (April-June)
Murodo and Midagahara are still covered in snow. In order to stroll through the snowfields, we strongly advise you to bring waterproof shoes/boots for trekking, and due to the reflection of the sun on the snow, we also suggest that you bring some sunscreen and sunglasses.
Other useful items
gloves, heat pads, scarf, woolly hat, neck warmer, sunglasses.
* Snow wall visits can be quite cold, warmer, winter wear is advised.
Summer StyleSummer (July-August)
The Alpine Route is certainly a good place to visit in the summer. However, the sunshine can be quite strong up in the mountains, so we suggest that you wear something that can cover your skin.
Other useful items
windbreaker, sunglasses
Autumn StyleAutumn (September-October)
The weather starts to get chilly, and the leaves start to redden. In October, it starts to snow in Murodo, so it would be nice to have a warm jacket which you can wear over your clothes.
Other useful items
windbreaker, sunglasses
Winter StyleWinter (November)
The temperature often drops below zero degrees Celsius, so please be prepared to stay warm. Waterproof shoes/boots may be a good idea to avoid slipping.
Other useful items
gloves, heat pads, scarf, woolly hat, neck warmer, sunglasses.
