Climate Overview
The climate in Fukagawa is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1316mm of precipitation falls per year. Fukagawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fukagawa 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 -12°C. Fukagawa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Fukagawa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Fukagawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1316mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 225mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 63mm. That's 162mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Fukagawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 244cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 63cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Fukagawa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Fukagawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Fukagawa is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -4 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 471mm across the season with a monthly average of 157mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -1 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 373mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Expect around 39cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -12 to -1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 226mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Expect around 160cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fukagawa 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.