When is the best time to go to Shizuoka
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shizuoka, 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 Shizuoka
Shizuoka weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shizuoka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 70mm | 6.8hrs | 11hrs |
Shizuoka's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shizuoka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Shizuoka and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 70mm 2.8 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 97mm | 6.3hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Shizuoka is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Shizuoka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Shizuoka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Shizuoka weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 182mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Shizuoka is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shizuoka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Shizuoka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 182mm 7.2 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 218mm | 6hrs | 13.9hrs |
Shizuoka's weather in April is typically mild and very 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 Shizuoka.
April is in the spring in Shizuoka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 218mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very 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 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 221mm | 6.5hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a very wet month in Shizuoka and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shizuoka, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Shizuoka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 221mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 308mm | 4.8hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Shizuoka during June can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Shizuoka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Shizuoka and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 308mm 12.1 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 257mm | 5.4hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Shizuoka is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shizuoka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Shizuoka and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 257mm 10.1 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 264mm | 6.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Shizuoka is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shizuoka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Shizuoka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 264mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 250mm | 5.2hrs | 13.9hrs |
Shizuoka's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shizuoka, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Shizuoka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 250mm 9.8 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Shizuoka weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 154mm | 5.3hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a wet month in Shizuoka and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shizuoka, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shizuoka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 154mm 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 116mm | 5.7hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Shizuoka during November can be summarized as mild and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Shizuoka, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Shizuoka and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Shizuoka weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 62mm | 6.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Shizuoka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shizuoka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Shizuoka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shizuoka with around 62mm 2.4 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Shizuoka weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 6.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 10.5°C 50.9°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 308mm 12.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
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