When to go · Fukushima
Fukushima, month by month
The best months for Fukushima: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Fukushima's best window: Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit.17 °C (63 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Fukushima's best window: Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit.22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 11 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon crowds.28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon crowds.31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 11 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Fukushima's best window: Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit.20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Fukushima's best window: Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Fukushima, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9
May: 9
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Fukushima's best window: Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit.
May: Inside Fukushima's best window: Apr–May for blossom, Oct–Nov for autumn colour and fruit.
Fukushima: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.