When is the best time to go to Kōfu

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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.

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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

Kōfu January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 34mm 6.8hrs 11hrs

The climate in Kōfu during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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.

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.

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February

Kōfu February weather averages
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.

Kōfu weather in February »

March

Kōfu March weather averages
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 relatively bad 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.

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April

Kōfu April weather averages
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 pretty bad 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.

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May

Kōfu May weather averages
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 reasonably 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.

Kōfu weather in May »

June

Kōfu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 178mm 4.7hrs 11hrs

June in Kōfu is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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.

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.

Kōfu weather in June »

July

Kōfu July weather averages
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 relatively 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.

Kōfu weather in July »

August

Kōfu August weather averages
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 reasonably 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.

Kōfu weather in August »

September

Kōfu September weather averages
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 relatively 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.

Kōfu weather in September »

October

Kōfu October weather averages
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.

Kōfu weather in October »

November

Kōfu November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 59mm 5.8hrs 11hrs

Kōfu's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kōfu, with some surprisingly 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.

Kōfu weather in November »

December

Kōfu December weather averages
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 extremely 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.

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Kōfu weather stats

Kōfu weather statistics
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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