Climate Insights for Yufu

Yufu-shi, Oita Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
July
278mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yufu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1696mm of precipitation falls per year. Yufu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yufu 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 3°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Feb Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 3° Mar Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Apr Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Nov Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Dec Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Yufu vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°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 October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 163mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 249mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 278mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 188mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 247mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Yufu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1696mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 141mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 278mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 45mm. That's 233mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Yufu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/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 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Yufu, which began on June 21, 2026. Yufu 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 376mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 716mm across the season with a monthly average of 239mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 425mm across the season with a monthly average of 142mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 180mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yufu 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C
9 °C
9 km/h
57 mm
2 cm
Feb
3 °C
10 °C
9 km/h
78 mm
1 cm
Mar
7 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
278 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
22 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
247 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
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