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.
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Minobu, Fuji Five Lakes, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Minobu has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2589 mm (102 in) of rain/snowfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.
Minobu can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 333 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 97 mm (3.8 in) of snow/rainfall, spread across 11 snowy/rainy days.
September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 120 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Minobu Temperature page.
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Japan. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
Minobu's average annual precipitation is 2589 mm (102 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
For more detailed information about Minobu's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Minobu Climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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