When is the best time to go to Kōfu
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kōfu, 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 Kōfu
Kōfu weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kōfu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 34mm | 6.8hrs | 11hrs |
January in Kōfu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
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 Kōfu.
January is in the winter in Kōfu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kōfu with around 34mm 1.3 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 51mm | 6.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Kōfu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōfu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Kōfu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kōfu with around 51mm 2 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 85mm | 6.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Kōfu is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōfu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kōfu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kōfu with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 103mm | 6.2hrs | 13.9hrs |
Kōfu's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōfu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Kōfu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kōfu with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 109mm | 6.6hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a damp month in Kōfu and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Kōfu.
May is in the spring in Kōfu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kōfu with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 178mm | 4.7hrs | 11hrs |
June is a wet, humid month in Kōfu and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōfu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Kōfu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kōfu with around 178mm 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 151mm | 5hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Kōfu is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōfu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Kōfu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kōfu with around 151mm 5.9 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.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 182mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Kōfu is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
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 Kōfu.
August is in the summer in Kōfu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kōfu with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 178mm | 4.5hrs | 13.9hrs |
Kōfu'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 Kōfu.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kōfu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kōfu with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 116mm | 5hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a damp month in Kōfu and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kōfu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kōfu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kōfu with around 116mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 59mm | 5.8hrs | 11hrs |
The weather in November in Kōfu is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kōfu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kōfu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kōfu with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 28mm | 6.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Kōfu is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kōfu, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Kōfu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kōfu with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kōfu weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 28mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 6.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7.1°C 44.8°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 182mm 7.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
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