Winters in Takaoka are cold and snowy, with temperatures often below freezing, especially in January when they can drop as low as -12°C. As spring arrives, temperatures gradually rise, reaching averages around 9-11°C by March and April, with occasional warm days up to 24-26°C. Summers are hot and humid, with July and August being the warmest months, averaging highs of around 35-36°C, while autumn brings a welcome respite from the heat, with temperatures cooling down to averages of around 14-17°C by September and October. In the spring and autumn, temperatures fluctuate wildly between day and night, while winters are generally quite chilly and snowy. By November, temperatures start dropping again, returning to averages around 11°C as winter sets in once more.