Shizuoka Climate by Month
Shizuoka experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
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 in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 4°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Shizuoka has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2554 mm of rainfall per year. Shizuoka can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 328 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 92 mm of rainfall, spread across 9 rainy days.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
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Shizuoka.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Shizuoka in Japan
During the months of May, June 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 328 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 92 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 206 hours of sunshine.
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