Shizuoka Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shizuoka, Japan in April.

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Ito Yamanakako Atami Hamamatsu

Planning a journey to Shizuoka, Japan this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Shizuoka in April

Shizuoka, Japan is a region in Japan. April in Shizuoka generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Fujinomiya at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Kosai at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Kosai and 7°C (45°F) in Fujinomiya.

To explore the conditions in Shizuoka, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kosai with an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Shizuoka with 230 mm (9.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Ito gets approximately 182 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Shizuoka by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shizuoka — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ito)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November18°C (64°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shizuoka in April

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

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 Shizuoka

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

Temperature range in Shizuoka (April)

Precipitation variation in Shizuoka (April)

Ito

In April Ito generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
182 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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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
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Atami

In April Atami generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Hamamatsu

In April Hamamatsu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
201 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Shizuoka

In April Shizuoka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
184 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shizuoka in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ito 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Yamanakako 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Atami 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)
Hamamatsu 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Shizuoka 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Izu 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)

Shizuoka weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shizuoka, Japan in April?

April in Shizuoka, Japan brings unpleasant weather. In Ito, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Shizuoka, Japan in April?

Daytime temperatures in Ito peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in April, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Shizuoka, Japan get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Ito records an average of 184 mm (7.2 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Shizuoka, Japan.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Shizuoka, Japan?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Shizuoka, Japan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Ito.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly pleasant weather in Ito. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and June tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Shizuoka.

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