Takasaki
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Takasaki month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Takasaki are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and July the wettest (about 234 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1 | -1.0 | 40 | 8.4 |
| February | 10.4 | -0.1 | 45 | 8.7 |
| March | 14.5 | 3.7 | 108 | 8.7 |
| April | 19.6 | 8.6 | 112 | 9.2 |
| May | 24.2 | 13.7 | 136 | 8.8 |
| June | 27.0 | 18.4 | 210 | 8.4 |
| July | 30.5 | 22.7 | 234 | 8.4 |
| August | 31.6 | 23.6 | 212 | 9.2 |
| September | 27.0 | 20.2 | 231 | 7.4 |
| October | 21.2 | 13.3 | 176 | 7.1 |
| November | 16.5 | 6.7 | 55 | 7.9 |
| December | 11.6 | 1.2 | 30 | 7.9 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1881
Following the Meiji Restoration, Takasaki was briefly capital of Gunma Prefecture, before the capital was moved to Maebashi in 1881.
- Documented history · 1889
Takasaki Town was created within Gunma District, Gunma on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system.
- Documented history · 1900
It was raised to city status on April 1, 1900.
- Documented history · 1927
On April 1, 1927, Takasaki annexed the neighboring villages of Tsukasawa and Kataoka, followed by Sano on October 1, 1937.
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01 · OverviewTakasaki, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Takasaki took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Takasaki
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Takasaki
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Takasaki
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Takasaki
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Takasaki
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Takasaki
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Frequently Asked Questions about Takasaki
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01 · Q&AWhere is Takasaki located and what are its coordinates?
Takasaki is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 36.3333, 139.0167, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Takasaki?
Takasaki has a recorded population of approximately 372,973 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Takasaki?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Takasaki include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Takasaki?
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