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Kofu Climate by Month

The climate in Kofu is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Kofu, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a chilly 4°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -6°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Kofu experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1881 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Kofu, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 240 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 71 mm over 9 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

Kofu enjoys sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 6.8 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Kofu in Japan

During the months of June and September 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:
  • When is the rainy season in Kofu?
    Rainy season in Kofu occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kofu?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kofu?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kofu?
    September tops the wettest month list with 240 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kofu?
    December is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kofu?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 204 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kofu

    Thu   Dec 12
    9°C | -3°C
    N 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    9°C | -3°C
    E 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    9°C | -1°C
    NW 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain