Best Time to Visit Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Shizuoka.
Shizuoka does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 26.8°C / 80.2°F) and driest (December, 66 mm / 2.6 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–May; the wetter half falls in June–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 6.2°C / 43.2°F in January to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in August, with rainfall from 66 mm / 2.6 in (December) to 301 mm / 11.9 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Shizuoka'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 8.4°C47.1°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| January | 6.2°C43.2°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| November | 13.5°C56.3°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
No month at Shizuoka matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shizuoka?
Shizuoka doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~66 mm / 2.6 in) and August (warmest, 26.8°C / 80.2°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Japan's national average.
When is the rainy season in Shizuoka?
The rainy season at Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture runs through June–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 215 mm / 8.5 in. The wettest single month is June (301 mm / 11.9 in).
What is the driest month in Shizuoka?
The driest month in Shizuoka is December, averaging about 66 mm / 2.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 8.4°C / 47.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Shizuoka?
The least comfortable months for travel to Shizuoka — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 301 mm / 11.9 in in June, and the coldest month averages 6.2°C / 43.2°F.
Is Shizuoka climate different from Japan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.