Climate Insights for Suzu

Suzu Shi, Ishikawa-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
February
4°C low
Wettest
January
261mm rain
Best to Visit
May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Suzu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 2140mm of precipitation falls per year. Suzu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Suzu 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, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 118cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 4° Feb Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 4° Mar Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 7° Apr Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 10° May Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 15° Jun Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 19° Jul Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 23° Oct Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 17° Nov Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Dec Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Suzu 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 28°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 October and November, with a 5°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: 261mm Snow: 57mm Feb Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 36mm Mar Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 250mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 186mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 228mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 259mm Snow: 23mm
Precipitation
Snow

Suzu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2140mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 178mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 261mm of rainfall. December and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 84mm. That's 177mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 118cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 57cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Suzu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Suzu, which began on June 21, 2026. Suzu 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 335mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 573mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 549mm across the season with a monthly average of 183mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 682mm across the season with a monthly average of 227mm. Expect around 116cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 11°
May 16°
Jun 20°
Jul 25°
Aug 27°
Sep 24°
Oct 19°
Nov 13°
Dec

The best time to visit Suzu is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Suzu 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C
7 °C
8 km/h
261 mm
57 cm
Feb
4 °C
7 °C
7 km/h
161 mm
36 cm
Mar
7 °C
10 °C
6 km/h
113 mm
3 cm
Apr
10 °C
13 °C
6 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
19 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
20 °C
6 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Dec
7 °C
10 °C
8 km/h
259 mm
23 cm
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