When is the best time to go to Fukushima?

When is the best time to go to Fukushima? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Fukushima are May, June, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are June, July, August, September and October


Annual weather in Fukushima

For full information about the climate and weather in Fukushima a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 25°F/38°F
3.9in
February 25°F/40°F
3.3in
March 31°F/49°F
4.9in
April 40°F/59°F
5.7in
May 52°F/72°F
6.1in
June 61°F/77°F
7.4in
July 68°F/85°F
9in
August 70°F/86°F
8.7in
September 61°F/77°F
8.1in
October 50°F/67°F
8.6in
November 40°F/56°F
3.5in
December 31°F/43°F
3.9in


Weather and climate in Fukushima

Fukushima enjoys a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Fukushima is 63°F (ranging from 38°F in january to 86°F in august). Annual rainfall is 73in, with a minimum of 3.3in in february and a maximum of 9in in july.
  • From january to march the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 49°F and it rains about 21% of the time in march.
  • In the month of april the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 83°F and it rains about 22% of the time in april.
  • In the month of may the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 95°F.
  • From june to august the climate is correct. It is for example 86°F as maximum temperature in august and it rains about 35% of the time in august.
  • Between september and october the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 86°F and, in october, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • Between november and december the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 68°F and it rains about 17% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Fukushima

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Fukushima: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Fukushima

Find out when Fukushima has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Fukushima

  • Very low season in Fukushima
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Fukushima
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May, June, July, November and December.
  • High season in Fukushima
    The number of visitors to Fukushima is high in: August and October.
  • Peak season in Fukushima
    The largest number of tourists visiting Fukushima is during: September.

Figure: Visitor index for Fukushima month by month



Best time for low prices in Fukushima

Average prices of hotels in Fukushima month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Fukushima. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, December is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room

Average price of hiring a car in Fukushima

On average, it costs $ 53 per day to hire a car in Fukushima. This price varies by $ 13 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 50 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in november is $ 63.

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