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Rishirifuji Climate by Month

The temperature in Rishirifuji can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Rishirifuji. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -1°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -5°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Rishirifuji has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1323 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives high rainfall, averaging 149 mm of precipitation, recorded across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, April brings less rainfall, with 64 mm over 17 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Rishirifuji. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kutsugata, Japan (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kutsugata, Japan (8 KM, 5 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Rishirifuji in Japan

During the months of August 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 winter in Rishirifuji?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rishirifuji?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rishirifuji?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rishirifuji?
    November tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rishirifuji?
    April is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rishirifuji?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 186 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Rishirifuji

    Sat   Dec 14
    -5°C | -9°C
    NW 22 km/h
    4.2 mm
    overcast and  chance of snow

    overcast and chance of snow

    Sun   Dec 15
    -4°C | -7°C
    W 22 km/h
    11 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Mon   Dec 16
    -5°C | -8°C
    NW 22 km/h
    9.4 mm
    broken clouds and snow

    broken clouds and snow