Climate Insights for Fukuyama
Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Fukuyama is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,378 mm of precipitation falls per year. Fukuyama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fukuyama 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.The climate in Fukuyama is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 54.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Fukuyama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fukuyama 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 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and February.
Temperature
Temperatures in Fukuyama vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Fukuyama vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Fukuyama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,378 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 229 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 40 mm. That's 189 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 7cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Fukuyama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 9 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.6 in. That's 7.4 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 3in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Fukuyama is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Fukuyama is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fukuyama 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fukuyama 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.