Climate of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Kōfu (Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 197,540.
Located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, Kōfu has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 197,540. Monthly average temperatures range from 1.8°C / 35.2°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in August, with rainfall varying from 30 mm / 1.2 in (December) to 165 mm / 6.5 in (June) — about 1163 mm / 45.8 in across the year. Kōfu is the capital of Yamanashi Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kōfu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8°C35.2°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| February | 2.8°C37°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| March | 6.5°C43.7°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| April | 12.4°C54.3°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| May | 17°C62.6°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| June | 20.6°C69.1°F | 165 mm6.5″ | — |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 129 mm5.1″ | — |
| August | 25.4°C77.7°F | 145 mm5.7″ | — |
| September | 21.4°C70.5°F | 163 mm6.4″ | — |
| October | 15.4°C59.7°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| November | 9.6°C49.3°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| December | 4.3°C39.7°F | 30 mm1.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kōfu?
Kōfu does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kōfu's warmest month is August at an average of 25.4°C / 77.7°F, and its driest month is December with about 30 mm / 1.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kōfu?
Kōfu, in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 1.8°C / 35.2°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1163 mm / 45.8 in, with the wettest month being June (165 mm / 6.5 in) and the driest December (30 mm / 1.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Kōfu in August?
The average temperature in Kōfu in August is 25.4°C / 77.7°F, with rainfall of about 145 mm / 5.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kōfu?
The driest month in Kōfu is December, with about 30 mm / 1.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 4.3°C / 39.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Kōfu?
The wettest month in Kōfu is June, with approximately 165 mm / 6.5 in of average monthly rainfall.