Climate Insights for Tsuruga

The climate in Tsuruga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 2461mm of precipitation falls per year. Tsuruga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tsuruga 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 164cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Tsuruga vary considerably across the year, with a 25°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. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Tsuruga is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2461mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 205mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 283mm of rainfall. July and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 159mm. That's 125mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 164cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 66cm.

Tsuruga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 9km/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 20km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Tsuruga, which began on June 21, 2026. Tsuruga 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tsuruga 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.