Climate Insights for Fujisawa
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Fujisawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,806 mm of precipitation falls per year. Fujisawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fujisawa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Fujisawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 71.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Fujisawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fujisawa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Fujisawa vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Fujisawa vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 47°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Fujisawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,806 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 227 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 68 mm. That's 159 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Fujisawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.9 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.7 in. That's 6.3 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Fujisawa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Fujisawa is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fujisawa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fujisawa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.