Best Time to Visit Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Fukui.
Fukui does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 27°C / 80.6°F) and driest (August, 137 mm / 5.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–May and August and October–November; the wetter half falls in June–July and September and December–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3.2°C / 37.8°F in January to 27°C / 80.6°F in August, with rainfall from 137 mm / 5.4 in (August) to 285 mm / 11.2 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Fukui's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 27°C80.6°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
| May | 17.6°C63.7°F | 148 mm5.8″ | — |
| October | 16.6°C61.9°F | 160 mm6.3″ | — |
No month at Fukui matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Fukui?
Fukui doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on August (driest, ~137 mm / 5.4 in) and August (warmest, 27°C / 80.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Japan's national average.
When is the rainy season in Fukui?
The rainy season at Fukui, Fukui Prefecture runs through June–July and September and December–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 196 mm / 7.7 in. The wettest single month is January (285 mm / 11.2 in).
What is the driest month in Fukui?
The driest month in Fukui is August, averaging about 137 mm / 5.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27°C / 80.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Fukui?
The least comfortable months for travel to Fukui — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 285 mm / 11.2 in in January, and the coldest month averages 3.2°C / 37.8°F.
Is Fukui climate different from Japan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Fukui figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Japan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Fukui specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.