Climate of Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Shizuoka (Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 701,561.
Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Shizuoka has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 701,561. Monthly average temperatures range from 6.2°C / 43.2°F in January to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in August, with rainfall varying from 66 mm / 2.6 in (December) to 301 mm / 11.9 in (June) — about 2214 mm / 87.2 in across the year. Shizuoka is the capital of Shizuoka Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Shizuoka's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.2°C43.2°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| February | 6.7°C44.1°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| March | 9.7°C49.5°F | 181 mm7.1″ | — |
| April | 14.7°C58.5°F | 215 mm8.5″ | — |
| May | 18.6°C65.5°F | 215 mm8.5″ | — |
| June | 22°C71.6°F | 301 mm11.9″ | — |
| July | 25.5°C77.9°F | 256 mm10.1″ | — |
| August | 26.8°C80.2°F | 264 mm10.4″ | — |
| September | 23.7°C74.7°F | 258 mm10.2″ | — |
| October | 18.6°C65.5°F | 166 mm6.5″ | — |
| November | 13.5°C56.3°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
| December | 8.4°C47.1°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Shizuoka?
Shizuoka does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Shizuoka's warmest month is August at an average of 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and its driest month is December with about 66 mm / 2.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Shizuoka?
Shizuoka, in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 6.2°C / 43.2°F in January to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 2214 mm / 87.2 in, with the wettest month being June (301 mm / 11.9 in) and the driest December (66 mm / 2.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Shizuoka in August?
The average temperature in Shizuoka in August is 26.8°C / 80.2°F, with rainfall of about 264 mm / 10.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Shizuoka?
The driest month in Shizuoka is December, with about 66 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.4°C / 47.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Shizuoka?
The wettest month in Shizuoka is June, with approximately 301 mm / 11.9 in of average monthly rainfall.