Fuji Five Lakes Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in April.

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Fujikawaguchiko Yamanakako Fujiyoshida Minobu

Planning a getaway to the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Fuji Five Lakes in April

The Fuji Five Lakes, Japan is a region in Japan. April in the Fuji Five Lakes generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Fujikawaguchiko.

For a closer look at conditions across the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Fujikawaguchiko with an average of 165 mm (6.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Minobu with 215 mm (8.5 in).

Explore the Fuji Five Lakes by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Fuji Five Lakes — and find the best time to visit. (based on Fujikawaguchiko)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November14°C (57°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Fuji Five Lakes in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Fuji Five Lakes.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Fuji Five Lakes

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan?

Temperature range in the Fuji Five Lakes (April)

Precipitation variation in the Fuji Five Lakes (April)

Fujikawaguchiko

In April Fujikawaguchiko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Fujikawaguchiko →

Yamanakako

In April Yamanakako generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
178 mm (7 in)
179 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Yamanakako →

Fujiyoshida

In April Fujiyoshida generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Fujiyoshida →

Minobu

In April Minobu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
182 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
197 mm (7.8 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Fuji Five Lakes, in Japan.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Fuji Five Lakes in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fujikawaguchiko 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Yamanakako 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Fujiyoshida 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Minobu 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)

The Fuji Five Lakes weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in April?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in April. The popular destination of Fujikawaguchiko averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in April?

Daytime temperatures in Fujikawaguchiko peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in April, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan get a lot of rain in April?

Yes. April brings heavy rainfall to the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan, with Fujikawaguchiko averaging around 165 mm (6.5 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Fujikawaguchiko.

On average, the best time to visit the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan is in May and August with generally pleasant weather in Fujikawaguchiko. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October and December tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Fuji Five Lakes.

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