When to go · Fukui
Fukui, month by month
The best months for Fukui: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.6 °C / 0 °C, 17 rain days43 °F / 32 °F, 17 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.7 °C / 0 °C, 14 rain days45 °F / 32 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.12 °C / 3 °C, 14 rain days54 °F / 37 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Fukui's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.18 °C / 8 °C, 12 rain days64 °F / 46 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Fukui's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.23 °C / 13 °C, 11 rain days73 °F / 55 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.26 °C / 18 °C, 12 rain days79 °F / 64 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon, New Year.30 °C / 22 °C, 13 rain days86 °F / 72 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon, New Year.32 °C / 23 °C, 11 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.27 °C / 19 °C, 13 rain days81 °F / 66 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Fukui's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C / 13 °C, 12 rain days70 °F / 55 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Fukui's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.15 °C / 7 °C, 14 rain days59 °F / 45 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.9 °C / 2 °C, 17 rain days48 °F / 36 °F, 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday