When is the best time to go to Fuji
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Fuji, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Fuji
Fuji weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fuji are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 48mm | 6.6hrs | 11hrs |
January is a reasonably dry month in Fuji and the temperature is generally cold.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fuji, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Fuji and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Fuji with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 69mm | 6.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Fuji is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fuji.
February is in the winter in Fuji and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fuji with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 114mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Fuji is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fuji for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Fuji and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fuji with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 138mm | 5.9hrs | 13.9hrs |
Fuji's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fuji for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Fuji and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fuji with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 154mm | 6.3hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a wet month in Fuji and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fuji.
May is in the spring in Fuji and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fuji with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 228mm | 4.5hrs | 11hrs |
June is a very wet month in Fuji and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Fuji, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Fuji and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fuji with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 185mm | 4.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Fuji is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fuji, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Fuji and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fuji with around 185mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 250mm | 5.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Fuji is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fuji, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Fuji and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Fuji with around 250mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 225mm | 4.3hrs | 13.9hrs |
Fuji's weather in September is typically warm and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Fuji, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Fuji and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fuji with around 225mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 168mm | 4.7hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a wet month in Fuji and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fuji.
October is in the fall / autumn in Fuji and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fuji with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 89mm | 5.5hrs | 11hrs |
November is a a little damp month in Fuji and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Fuji, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Fuji and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fuji with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 43mm | 6.4hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Fuji is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fuji, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Fuji and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Fuji with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Fuji weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 26.4°C 79.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 43mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.1°C 41.2°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 250mm 9.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
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