Fuji, Japan - Weather and Climate
The temperature in Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Fuji can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Fuji is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2533 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 305 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 101 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Fuji Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Fuji. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Fuji.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 82%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Fuji
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The best time of year to visit Fuji in Japan
During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 305 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 101 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 204 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
