Climate Insights for Shizuoka

The climate in Shizuoka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2,599 mm of precipitation falls per year. Shizuoka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shizuoka 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 5°C.The climate in Shizuoka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 102.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Shizuoka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shizuoka 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 41°F.

Temperatures in Shizuoka vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Shizuoka vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 45°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Shizuoka is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,599 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 217 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 345 mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 76 mm. That's 269 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Shizuoka is a very wet location, receiving approximately 102.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 13.6 in of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3 in. That's 10.6 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Shizuoka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/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 4km/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 12km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Shizuoka 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 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 3mph 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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka 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.