Shizuoka Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Shizuoka is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C (52°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Shizuoka has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2554 mm (101 in) of rainfall per year. Shizuoka can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 328 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 92 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Shizuoka Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Shizuoka experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.9 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 4.7 hours in June, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shizuoka.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year