Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Izunokuni.
Izunokuni, Shizuoka, Japan, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) in August, while winters cool to 10°C (50°F) in January.
Rainfall is high, totalling around 2211 mm (87 in) per year. June is the wettest month and December the driest. The city also experiences a distinct rainy season from March to October, with warm summers and cold winters. Sunshine peaks in January, when the city sees around 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Izunokuni - and find the best time to visit.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Izunokuni. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C (50°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 3°C (37°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Izunokuni has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2211 mm (87 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 269 mm (11 in) of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month December brings less rainfall, with 87 mm (3.4 in) over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Izunokuni Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Izunokuni. 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.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Izunokuni.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May typically offers the most optimal weather in Izunokuni. In contrast, January, February, March and June tend to have less optimal conditions. Izunokuni has a distinct rainy season from March to October, with warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 10°C (50°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 3°C (37°F) to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 2211 mm (87 in). June is the wettest month with 269 mm (11 in), while December is the driest with 87 mm (3.4 in).
Izunokuni receives around 1,967 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 204 hours, while September is the cloudiest with just 120 hours.
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