When is the best time to go to Fukushima

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Fukushima, 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.

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Fukushima weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fukushima 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

Fukushima January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 52mm 4.5hrs 10.8hrs

January in Fukushima is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fukushima for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Fukushima and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Fukushima with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in January »

February

Fukushima February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 55mm 5.1hrs 11.7hrs

February in Fukushima is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fukushima for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Fukushima and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fukushima with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in February »

March

Fukushima March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 69mm 6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Fukushima is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fukushima for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Fukushima and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fukushima with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in March »

April

Fukushima April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 76mm 6.5hrs 14hrs

Fukushima's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Fukushima, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Fukushima and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fukushima with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in April »

May

Fukushima May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 87mm 6.9hrs 15.1hrs

May is a a little damp month in Fukushima and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fukushima, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Fukushima and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fukushima with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in May »

June

Fukushima June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 123mm 5.2hrs 10.8hrs

Warm and wet weather often prevails in Fukushima during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fukushima.

June is in the summer in Fukushima and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fukushima with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in June »

July

Fukushima July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 145mm 5hrs 11.7hrs

July in Fukushima is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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 Fukushima.

July is in the summer in Fukushima and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fukushima with around 145mm 5.7 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in July »

August

Fukushima August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 144mm 6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Fukushima is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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 Fukushima.

August is in the summer in Fukushima and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Fukushima with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in August »

September

Fukushima September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 156mm 4.4hrs 14hrs

Fukushima's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

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 Fukushima.

September is in the fall / autumn in Fukushima and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fukushima with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in September »

October

Fukushima October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 97mm 4.8hrs 15.1hrs

October is a a little damp month in Fukushima and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Fukushima.

October is in the fall / autumn in Fukushima and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fukushima with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in October »

November

Fukushima November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 64mm 4.5hrs 10.8hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Fukushima and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fukushima for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Fukushima and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fukushima with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in November »

December

Fukushima December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 49mm 4.3hrs 11.7hrs

December in Fukushima is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fukushima for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Fukushima and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Fukushima with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Fukushima weather in December »

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Fukushima weather stats

Fukushima weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: December 49mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: March 6hrs
Coldest month: January 3.8°C 38.8°F
Wettest month: September 156mm 6.1ins
Warmest sea: August 25.2°C 77.4°F
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