Climate Insights for Takefu

Echizen Shi, Fukui, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
February
3°C low
Wettest
July
332mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Takefu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 2463mm of precipitation falls per year. Takefu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Takefu 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 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 151cm 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: 5° Min: 3° Feb Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3° Mar Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6° Apr Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 10° May Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 15° Jun Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jul Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Oct Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° Nov Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 10° Dec Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Takefu vary considerably across the year, with a 26°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 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 237mm Snow: 63mm Feb Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 48mm Mar Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 8mm Apr Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 209mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 332mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 194mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 260mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 211mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 242mm Snow: 30mm
Precipitation
Snow

Takefu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2463mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 205mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 332mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 135mm. That's 197mm less than July, 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 151cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 63cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Takefu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.

Seasons

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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Takefu, which began on June 21, 2026. Takefu 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 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 473mm across the season with a monthly average of 158mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 735mm across the season with a monthly average of 245mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 606mm across the season with a monthly average of 202mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 649mm across the season with a monthly average of 216mm. Expect around 141cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Takefu 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
3 °C
7 °C
6 km/h
237 mm
63 cm
Feb
3 °C
7 °C
5 km/h
170 mm
48 cm
Mar
6 °C
10 °C
5 km/h
154 mm
8 cm
Apr
10 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
182 mm
2 cm
May
15 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
19 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
209 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
332 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
260 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
211 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
9 °C
5 km/h
242 mm
30 cm
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